Black Cinema Classics
What was the 1989 film directed by Spike Lee urges the neighborhood to stay cool on the hottest day of the summer.
What is Do the Right Thing?
Song - O H D
What is Oh Happy Day (Edwin Hawkins Singers)?
In Boyz n the Hood (1991), what does Furious Styles (Laurence Fishburne) tells his son about being a real man?
What is Any fool can make a baby, but only a real man can raise his children?
G I G A T T… A A T T, G I G
What is God is good all the time… and all the time, God is good?
Why should a believer always be strong and courageous?
What is Joshua 1:9 — “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Eddie Murphy played multiple characters in this 1996 comedy remake.
What is The Nutty Professor?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Song - T T S O M F, I J W P Y
What is Shackles (I Just Wanna Praise You) (Mary Mary)?
In Training Day (2001), What does Denzel Washington’s Alonzo Harris boasts about when comparing himself to others...
What is What is King Kong ain’t got nothin’ on me!
W H D I
What is Won’t He do it?
Why should we not worry about tomorrow?
What is Matthew 6:34 — “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
This 2018 Marvel blockbuster became the first superhero movie nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
What is Black Panther?
Song - T J O T L I M S
What is The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength (classic chorus, Nehemiah 8:10)?
In The Color Purple (1985), waht does Shug tells Celie, a line often repeated in pop culture.
What is You sho is ugly!
P T L
What is Praise the Lord?
Why should we believe that God can do the impossible?
What is Luke 1:37 — “For nothing will be impossible with God.”
Denzel Washington played an inspiring coach in this football drama set in 1971 Virginia.
What is Remember the Titans?
Song - T M T T K
What is Take Me to the King (Tamela Mann)?
In Black Panther (2018), Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) delivers a powerful final line....
What is “Bury me in the ocean with my ancestors who jumped from ships, because they knew death was better than bondage.”
I N J A L M J
What is I need just a little mo Jesus?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Why should we forgive others?
What is Ephesians 4:32 — “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”
Halle Berry became the first Black woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars for this 2001 film.
What is Monster’s Ball?
SONG - N W F A M
What is No Weapon Formed Against Me (Fred Hammond)?
From Jordan Peele’s horror-thriller about a disastrous visit to a girlfriend’s family: the movie’s title is also the command you shout at someone to leave.
What is What is Get Out?
L G A L G
What is Let go and let God!
Why should we love one another?
What is John 13:34 — “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.”
Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner starred in this 1992 romantic thriller, famous for the song “I Will Always Love You.”
What is The Bodyguard?
Song - P I W I D
What is "Praise Is What I Do" Shekinah Glory Ministry?
From Malcolm X’s speeches and the biopic title, this short phrase expresses a demand for rights and was a rallying cry.
What is By any means necessary?
I H D I F T… I K H W D I F M!
What is If He did it for them… I know He’ll do it for me?
Why should we not fear even in the face of death?
What is Psalm 23:4 — “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”