The Magical Negro

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A black stereotype that uses his special abilities or talents to assist the non-black protagonist overcome his obstacles.

He's that one black guy that gives you that vital piece of wisdom at just the right time. The phrase was coined by director Spike Lee while referring to the movie The Green Mile.
33 Movies that have The Magical Negro Edit
2010 Secretariat
2010 Legendary
2008 Hounddog
2008 The Dark Knight
2007 Evan Almighty
2005 Waiting...
2005 Batman Begins
2005 Unleashed
2003 The Matrix Revolutions
2003 Bruce Almighty
2003 The Matrix Reloaded
2003 Final Destination 2
2001 They Call Me Sirr
2000 The Family Man
2000 O Brother, Where Art Thou?
2000 The Legend of Bagger Vance
2000 Gladiator
2000 Final Destination
1999 The Green Mile
1999 Dogma
4 Shows that have The Magical Negro Edit
Jeremiah
Dragon Ball Z
Star Trek: The Next Generation
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