Celebrating Black Film / TV Characters
Join us in celebrating Black History Month by shining a spotlight on some of the most powerful and inspiring characters in film and television. From leaders who embody courage and resilience to deeply human stories of identity and survival, these roles showcase the importance of representation on screen. Each character not only entertains but also affirms the strength, creativity, and visibility of Black voices in storytelling.
In The Woman King, Viola Davis brings to life General Nanisca, leader of the Agojie, Dahomey’s all-female warrior elite. Nanisca must balance her duty to her people with the weight of her past and the unrelenting demands of tradition. Fierce, uncompromising, yet deeply human, she stands as a cinematic tribute to Black women’s courage and leadership. Tap the button below to pick up The Woman King today!
Brilliant scientist, princess, and ultimately protector of Wakanda, Shuri’s journey in Wakanda Forever is both intimate and epic. Following devastating loss, she inherits the mantle of Black Panther; not only out of duty but also out of love for her people. Shuri exemplifies how intellect, empathy, and courage can reshape a nation’s future, embodying leadership that is both youthful and visionary. Tap the button below to pick up Wakanda Forever today!
In Sinners (2025), the Smokestack Twins; Stack and Smoke embody two sides of survival, loyalty, and legacy in the Deep South. Veterans and former mob enforcers, they return home to Mississippi to build a juke joint for their community, only to confront betrayal, vampires, and their own haunted pasts. Stack is charming, impulsive, and manipulative, while Smoke is stern, pragmatic, and fiercely protective; yet their bond as brothers runs deep, even when turned against one another. Together, they represent the resilience of family, the costs of violence, and the struggle to hold on to humanity in the face of darkness. Tap the button below to pick up Sinners today!
Sergeant Terry Jeffords brings both muscle and warmth to Brooklyn’s 99th precinct. A devoted family man who loves his yoghurt as much as his squad, Terry proves that authority doesn’t need to sacrifice humanity. He mentors his team with patience and integrity, challenging tired stereotypes about masculinity along the way. His character remains one of television’s most refreshing portrayals of Black leadership; compassionate, humorous, and commanding respect without ever losing kindness. Tap the button below to pick up Brooklyn 99 today!
Moonlight follows Chiron through three pivotal chapters of his life; childhood, adolescence, and adulthood; each coloured by his search for identity and acceptance. Growing up Black and gay in a harsh Miami environment, he wrestles with silence, bullying, and yearning for love. His relationship with Kevin, and the guidance he receives from Juan, shape his quiet resilience. Chiron’s story is a landmark in cinema: tender, painful, and profoundly human, offering visibility to lives too often left unseen. Tap the button below to pick up Moonlight today!
