THEME EXPLORATION

R&B legends

8 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Black and Blue
Black and Blue
1993 · Robert Altman
Radio Days
Radio Days
1987 · Woody Allen
The Plainsman
The Plainsman
1936 · Cecil B. DeMille
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
2011 · Tony Leondis
Forest of the Damned
Forest of the Damned
2005 · Johannes Roberts
Marebito
Marebito
2004 · Takashi Shimizu
Sumala
Sumala
2024 · Rizal Mantovani
Stigmatized Properties: Possession
Stigmatized Properties: Possession
2025 · Hideo Nakata
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
F. Gary Gray United States

Directed iconic music videos and films like 'Straight Outta Compton' that celebrate hip-hop and R&B culture while exploring the lives of music legends.

 Barry Jenkins United States

His films like 'Moonlight' are deeply rooted in R&B aesthetics and feature original R&B soundtracks that are integral to the storytelling.

 Bille Woodruff United States

Prolific director of R&B and hip-hop music videos and films who has visually defined the genre's imagery and brought R&B narratives to cinema.