Worst Oscar snubs of black movies and actors

Samuel L. Jackson became a star after this riveting performance. Halle Berry also proved that she was more than just a beautiful face.
Samuel L. Jackson became a star after this riveting performance of a junkie in “Jungle Fever.” Halle Berry also proved that she was more than just a beautiful face.

Jungle Fever — Samuel L. Jackson’s emergence as a serious actor in this Spike Lee Joint was so powerful that the Cannes Film Festival, arguably the world’s most prestigious festival featuring films other than Sundance, created a special “Best Supporting Actor” category just to honor him. Unfortunately, no one else recognized Jackson. 

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Terry Shropshire
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Buckeye State native, Terry has also written for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Detroit Free Press. He is a lover of words, photography, sports, books, travel, and THEE Ohio State Buckeyes. #GoBucks
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