This month, Marvel Studios releases the long-awaited "Black Panther" in theaters, and while it's neither the first black action film, nor the first black superhero film, it benefits from a diverse legacy of films where black actors were allowed to be in the driver seat, often to spectacular effect. In celebration, enjoy our list of the 20 best black action films ever made.
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