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Poll: Black Movie Musicals

A poll by ElMaruecan82
Apart from acclaimed musical biopics, there weren't many traditional musicals made in Hollywood and that featured an all-Black or predominantly-Black cast. Here are those that made up for the injustice... and a few that also made history.

Which of these Black movie musicals is your favorite?

After voting, you might discuss the list here

Results of 259 votes:

  1. 1.

    Purple Rain (1984)

     
  2. 2.

    Dreamgirls (2006)

     
  3. 3.

    Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)

     
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