00:00These women endured slavery, racism, and violence, and yet their stories have been made into films that
00:06are incredibly moving.
00:07Harriet. In this film, Cynthia Erivo plays Ariane Tubman.
00:10After escaping slavery, Ariane Tubman became a major figure in the abolitionist struggle.
00:15She returned several times to the southern United States to free slaves through the clandestine network.
00:21the Underground Railroad.
00:22And if you remember that trend with the song Stand Up, well, that song comes from
00:26this film.
00:26The Woman King. In this film, Viola Davis plays Naniska, a warrior from the African kingdom of Dahomey.
00:33The film is inspired by the Agogis, an elite army composed entirely of women in the 19th century.
00:38These female warriors protected their kingdom and fought against enemy armies.
00:41The Color Purple. This film tells the story of Celi, a Black woman who lived in the southern United States.
00:46-United at the beginning of the 20th century.
00:47She must fight against violence, racism and sexism while trying to regain her dignity and her
00:52freedom.
00:53The film received 11 Oscar nominations.
00:55The Queen of Cadbury. This film tells the true story of Fiona Mutesy, a young girl who grows up
01:00in a very poor neighborhood of Kampala in Uganda.
01:02Thanks to chess, she became a national champion and participated in international competitions.
01:07His fight is to escape poverty through education and, above all, through his talent.
01:13And last but not least, Precious, which also features Maria Kari.
01:16In this film, a black teenager must confront poverty, domestic violence, and social exclusion.
01:22But thanks to education and the support of her teachers, she begins to rebuild her life.
01:26The film won two Oscars in 2010, including Best Supporting Actress for Monique.
01:31Let me know in the comments if you've seen these films and most importantly, subscribe.
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