All month we’ve looked back at the African-American actors, directors, and films that graced cinema screens throughout history. We’ve celebrated the likes of Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, and Voila Davis. The legacy of African-Americans on film is a long and brilliant one. In our last installment for Black History Month, Monkeys Fighting Robots looks to the present at creative talents who are making fantastic entertainment today. The future of African-Americans on film looks bright, and we can’t wait to see what comes next!
1. Donald Glover
Comedian, musician, actor, writer, and all-around unstoppable force of entertainment. Glover co-starred on the cult hit TV comedy Community, a hit comedy special, has a rap album, stars in a comedy where plays a rapper. In 2018, Glover will play Lando Calrissian, the smooth-talking friend of Han Solo in the next installment of Star Wars. As if Star Wars stardom weren’t enough, Glover will also appear in Spiderman: Homecoming in 2017 and will voice Simba in the remake of The Lion King. Glover’s making the future of black history better with every role.
