4) She’s Gotta Have It (1986) – Spike Lee
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Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It was one of the first films of its time to represent modern relationships and Black identity. This small-budget independent film is about the life of Nola Darling as she manages her relationships on her own terms, with direction from Spike Lee. The innovation of the direction together with the film's unashamed portrayal of female empowerment made the film receive widespread applause. It became a landmark achievement in independent filmmaking, launching Lee's brilliant career and moving on to become the culturally significant masterpieces Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X.
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