Strong Black Leads

Описание: From Training Day to The Woman King, classic TV to modern cinema — we close out Black History Month by celebrating Strong Black Leads and breaking down the week’s biggest headlines.

As we close out Black History Month, The Platter dedicates this episode to Strong Black Leads — celebrating powerful performances, iconic characters, and the range of Black excellence across film and television.

Before diving into the watchlist, we unpack the week’s biggest and wildest headlines: the TikTok influencer Tara Woodcox and her coffee-maker-panties saga, Hunter College professor Allyson Friedman’s racist livestream comments, the ongoing search for the Today Show host’s missing mother—now with a $1 million reward, the latest 50 Cent vs. T.I. beef, the State of the Union, and more.

From there, we shift into a curated lineup of films and series that showcase Black actors leading with depth, complexity, and undeniable presence — from classics to modern standouts. We also get into the 2025 film The Astronaut starring Laurence Fishburne, discuss the return of FBI, and yes… as Tam put it, the new girl is gone.

It’s reflection, critique, celebration, and real conversation — the perfect way to close out Black History Month on The Platter.

🎞️ Films & Series Discussed – “Strong Black Leads” Watchlist:

Monster’s Ball (2001) – Prime (Paid)

Training Day (2001) – Netflix

The Color Purple (1985) – Max

Ray (2004) – Prime

They Cloned Tyrone (2023) – Netflix

Paradise (2025) – Hulu

The Cosby Show (1984–1992) – Prime (Paid)

A Different World (1987–1993) – Netflix

The Woman King (2022) – Hulu

The Sum of All Fears (2002) – Paramount+