Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Carmen Jones

Dorothy Dandridge plays the titular character in this underrated musical set at an all-black army camp. Every man has his sights set on Carmen Jones, but she chooses to seduce a married soldier about to depart for flight school. However, when Carmen's eyes wander elsewhere, devastation ensues. Dandridge became the first Black actress in a leading role to be nominated for an Oscar. 

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