"Mo' Better Blues" (1990), directed by Spike Lee, follows Bleek Gilliam, a talented jazz trumpeter played by Denzel Washington. Bleek leads a quintet in New York and is deeply dedicated to music, but his obsession with his career begins to take a toll on his personal and professional relationships. The story centers on the conflict between love, friendship, ambition, and artistic dedication, playing out through Bleek's relationships with two women and his clashes with his bandmates and manager. The film is a tribute to jazz and African-American culture, notably featuring a soundtrack composed by Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard.

Curated and organized by Professor Pedro Flores