2021 NAACP Image Award-Nominated Films

Last updated: February 17, 2022

Every year, the NAACP Image Awards are presented for outstanding performances by people of color in film, television, music, and literature. From animated favorites Soul and Over the Moon to thought-provoking documentaries Coded Bias and John Lewis: Good Trouble to mature dramas Miss Juneteenth and One Night in Miami, there's something for every family. Celebrate multicultural stories by watching a film from this list, then tune in to the awards show on March 27, 2021. Also check out the 2021 NAACP Image Award-Nominated TV Shows or award-worthy stories by Black authors with Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners.

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Over the Moon

age 6+

Dreamy, China-set musical fairy tale has positive lessons.

October 23, 2020 2020 PG (95 minutes)

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Trolls World Tour

age 6+

Amusing, upbeat musical sequel promotes joys of diversity.

April 10, 2020 2020 PG (94 minutes)

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Onward

age 7+

Original, heartfelt sibling adventure about love and loss.

March 6, 2020 2020 PG (102 minutes)

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Scoob!

age 7+

Fun Scooby reboot has goofy hijinks, scenes of peril.

July 21, 2020 2020 PG (94 minutes)

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Canvas

age 8+

Moody, dialogue-free short film has lovely messages.

December 11, 2020 2020 G (9 minutes)

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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

age 8+

Christmas musical has imagination, positivity, diversity.

November 13, 2020 2020 PG (122 minutes)

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Soul

age 8+

Amazing animation, serious themes in thoughtful dramedy.

March 23, 2021 2021 PG (100 minutes)

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Becoming

age 9+

Enlightening journey with Michelle Obama on her book tour.

May 6, 2020 2020 PG (89 minutes)

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John Lewis: Good Trouble

age 10+

Inspiring, timely biography of Congress' legendary activist.

July 3, 2020 2020 PG (96 minutes)

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The Witches

age 10+

Campy but creepy Dahl adaptation has lots of spooky stuff.

June 14, 2022 2022 PG (106 minutes)

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All In: The Fight for Democracy

age 11+

Powerful docu about the need to protect voters' rights.

September 9, 2020 2020 PG-13 (102 minutes)

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Coded Bias

age 11+

Must-see docu about tech bias has some strong language.

November 11, 2020 2020 NR (90 minutes)

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Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

age 12+

Powerful documentary digs into tragic '80s hate crime.

August 12, 2020 2020 NR (100 minutes)

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A Most Beautiful Thing

age 13+

Rowing docu offers powerful messages of teamwork, gratitude.

July 31, 2020 2020 NR (95 minutes)

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Between the World and Me

age 13+

Memoir adaptation highlights police brutality and racism.

Max Drama (2020)

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Emperor

age 13+

Fact-based historical drama has courage, violence.

August 18, 2020 2020 PG-13 (99 minutes)

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Minari

age 13+

Thoughtful, inspiring drama promotes family understanding.

December 11, 2020 2020 PG-13 (115 minutes)

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The Banker

age 13+

'60s-set drama highlights housing, banking discrimination.

March 6, 2020 2020 PG-13 (120 minutes)

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The High Note

age 13+

Female-centric music dramedy strikes an entertaining chord.

May 29, 2020 2020 PG-13 (113 minutes)

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The Life Ahead

age 13+

Touching adaptation of teary classic has drugs, language.

November 13, 2020 2020 PG-13 (94 minutes)

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