Celebrate Black History Month with Philo
February is Black History Month, and to help you celebrate, we’ve created an Amplifying Black Stories Hub filled with curated collections of movies, shows, and specials that celebrate the icons, legends, and visionaries who have shaped our world.
Check out what’s inside!
Timeless Classics
Your favorite nostalgic sitcoms like Family Matters, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Sister Sister, and more—all in one place!
Living Single
Starring Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, and Kim Fields, this groundbreaking sitcom centers around 6 black 20-somethings who share their lives and loves in a Brooklyn brownstone.
Watch Living Single on TV One with Philo.
Martin
Stand-up comedian Martin Lawrence drives this irreverent sitcom as a sexist, cocky, and wisecracking radio station talk show host. His girlfriend and eventual wife, Gina, puts up with him while his friends, Tommy and Cole, help him get into trouble.
Watch Martin on BET with Philo.
Good Times
In this classic sitcom, Florida and James Evans struggle to raise their kids in a Chicago housing project.
Watch Good Times on TV One with Philo.
Star Power
Bask in the glow of Beyoncé, Janet, Cicely, and more!
Dreamgirls
Deena (Beyoncé Knowles), Effie (Jennifer Hudson), and Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose) form a music trio called the Dreamettes. When ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx) spots the act at a talent show, he offers the chance of a lifetime to be backup singers for a national star (Eddie Murphy).
Watch Dreamgirls on STARZ (add-on) with Philo.
Poetic Justice
Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice (Janet Jackson) writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha (Regina King), and Iesha’s postal worker boyfriend, Chicago (Joe Torry). Along for the ride is Chicago’s co-worker, Lucky (Tupac Shakur), to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems.
Watch Poetic Justice on VH1 with Philo.
What’s Love Got to Do With It
Angela Bassett stars as legendary soul singer Tina Turner, who discovers her love of singing in her Tennessee church choir. She moves to St. Louis to pursue a career, and there she meets the charismatic Ike Turner (Laurence Fishburne), who rechristens her Tina and offers to help her succeed. As a musical team, Ike and Tina take the charts by storm. But as his physical abuse worsens, Tina has to make the tough decision to leave Ike and set out on her own.
Watch What’s Love Got to Do With It on STARZ (add-on) with Philo.
Endless Love
Must be love on the brain because we can’t get enough of these shows and movies about the ups, downs, and all arounds of relationships.
Mary J. Blige’s Real Love
First-year college student Kendra is determined to keep things professional with Ben, her photo class partner. Despite disapproving parents, financial hardships, and an unexpected pregnancy, they soon find themselves falling hard for each other.
Watch Mary J. Blige’s Real Love for free on 4UV with Philo.
Brown Sugar
Sidney and Dre can attribute their friendship and the launch of their careers to a single childhood moment: witnessing the birth of hip-hop on a New York street corner. Now, some 15 years later, she is a revered music critic, and he is a successful, though unfulfilled, music executive. Both come to realize that their true life passions will only be fulfilled by remembering what they learned that day on the corner.
Watch Brown Sugar on BET with Philo.
Ready to Love
An unscripted dating series from a male perspective comes to the screens, highlighting their observations and experiences while they search for lasting, authentic, and true love.
Watch Ready to Love on OWN with Philo.
Beats, Rhythms, & Flows
From Ray to Whitney, Mahalia to ODB: go behind the music and hear the stories of these legendary artists.
Ray
Soul musician Ray Charles is portrayed by Jamie Foxx in this Oscar-winning biopic. He rises through the ranks of the Seattle jazz scene, struggling with drug addiction and infidelity while on the road. Supported by his wife (Kerry Washington), Ray Charles redefines soul music and inspires a generation.
Whitney
Singer Whitney Houston (Yaya DaCosta) skyrockets to fame and has a tumultuous marriage with fellow entertainer Bobby Brown.
Watch Whitney for free on 4UV with Philo.
Janet Jackson.
A look at the career of one of the bestselling and highest-earning artists in music history. She has enjoyed immense success, experienced incredible tragedy, and endured a tumultuous private life amid extraordinary public scrutiny. With no stone left unturned, this documentary lifts the lid on her private life for the first time and reveals some of her most intimate moments ever caught on camera.
Watch Janet Jackson. on A&E with Philo.
Game Changers & Dream Chasers
Shout-out to the move-makers, trailblazers, and rule-breakers who showed us the way.
Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for Blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated with President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Watch Selma on STARZ (add-on) with Philo.
TLC Forever
T-Boz and Chilli tell their story for the first time as members of the top-selling American female group of all time, who broke boundaries, influenced an entire generation, and survived against all odds.
Watch TLC Forever on A&E with Philo.
The Braxtons
Toni, Tamar, Towanda, Trina, & Miss E navigate careers, health challenges, & personal lives, supporting each other & honoring their sister, Traci’s legacy.
Watch The Braxtons on AMC+ with Philo.
Salt-N-Pepa
The journey of Queensborough Community College students Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton as they enter the world of rap and hip-hop.
Watch Salt-N-Pepa for free on 4UV with Philo.
Note: At the time of publication, all of the above shows and series were available on demand or coming soon to Philo. We’re constantly striving to bring you the best content for the best price, so some content offerings are subject to change based on network availability. Check out our What’s New post to see the top shows and movies coming soon to Philo.
