Top 10 Best Black Television and Film Remakes

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“You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there,” Davis said. “Here is to all the writers, Peter Nowalk, Shonda Rhimes,” Davis went on, “people who have redefined what it means to be beautiful, sexy, to be a leading woman, to be black. And to all the Taraji P. Hensons and Kerry Washingtons . . . to Gabrielle Union, thank you for taking us over that line.”

1. The Color Purple (2023), remake of The Color Purple (1985)

2. The Wiz (1978), remake of The Wizard of Oz (1939)

3. Annie (2014), remake of Annie (1982)

4. Bel-Air (2022), remake of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990)

5. The Karate Kid (2010), remake of The Karate Kid (1984)

6. Steel Magnolias (2012), remake of Sweet Magnolias (1989)

7. Death at a Funeral (2010), remake of Death at a Funeral (2007)

8. Cinderella (1950), remake of Cinderella (1997)