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    22 Inspiring Movies To Welcome 2022

    Written by Sisters From AARP — November 15, 2021

    Pop some corn, a cork or both — and check out these 'reel' reminders of how awesome we are.

    The Matrix Resurrections — Jada Pinkett Smith returns as pilot Niobe.

    Moonfall — Halle is out of this world as an astronaut trying to save it.

    King Richard — Will Smith plays the trailblazing father of Venus and Serena Williams.

    Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream — Her journey from classroom to court-room to Situation Room.

    The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks — Did you know that her immortal cell line was used to develop the COVID-19 vaccines? Starring Oprah Winfrey.

    Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am — A moving documentary.

    A Journal for Jordan — Based on a true story and directed by Denzel Washington: A military widow raising a young son imparts his hero father’s lessons.

    A Ballerina’s Tale — Misty Copeland makes our hearts dance.

    The Forty-Year-Old Version — A milestone birthday inspires personal reinvention.

    Woman in Motion — Nichelle Nichols’ real life is as fascinating as her Star Trek character’s.

    Mary J. Blige’s My Life — An Amazon Original focus on the artist.

    Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia — Lifetime’s look at legendary gospel singer Jackson.

    Claudine — Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones in a Black love classic.

    Soul — Jazz-themed Disney and Pixar animation voiced by Angela Bas-sett, Jamie Foxx and Phylicia Rashad.

    Respect — featuring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha.

    What Happened, Miss Simone? — Nina is still the High Priestess of Soul.

    Akeelah and the Bee — Stream it while celebrating real-life spelling champ Zaila Avant-garde.

    Hidden Figures — Shining stars of the space program played by shining stars Taraji, Octavia and Janelle.

    Becoming — Ladies first: Michelle Obama.

    Summer of Soul — Questlove showcases the groovy 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.

    If Beale Street Could Talk — Based on James Baldwin’s 1974 novel; starring Regina King, KiKi Layne and Stephan James.

    Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom — As the blues singer, Viola Davis triumphs. Then again, when doesn’t she?

    As you're watching these great stories of how great we are, remember to check out our Luxe & Luminous Collection to encourage joy and inspiration in your day-to-day life and to help you celebrate yourself.

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    Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

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