Talib Kweli - Actor Profile

Talib Kweli

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
16Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

Talib Kweli Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Talib Kweli reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Talib Kweli's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Talib Kweli's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Brave New Voices 2010, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Talib Kweli Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Talib Kweli's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Brave New Voices 2010 (2010) movie poster
★10.0

Brave New Voices 2010: The excitement and poetry of the Brave New Voices 2010 National Slam team championships is captured in this special.

Brave New Voices 2010

2010•Documentary
★9.0
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop (2023) movie poster
★9.0

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop: A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special feat

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop

2023•Music
★8.0
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (2015) movie poster
★8.0

Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives: Exploring the social impact of what The Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time." The do

Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives

2015•Documentary
★8.0
Soundz of Spirit (2005) movie poster
★8.0

Soundz of Spirit: Award winning documentary by Joslyn Rose Lyons exploring the relationship between spiritual connection and the creative

Soundz of Spirit

2005•Documentary
★7.6
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011) movie poster
★7.6

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975: Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in US society from 1967 to 1975. It features footage of the movement

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

2011•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Talib Kweli has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Amazon Music Live: Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, and De La Soul's 'N.Y. State of Mind Tour' Himself Flop Similar →
2022 Mixtape Trilogy: Stories of the Power of Music Self Flop Similar →
2021 Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop Self Flop Similar →
2020 Ice Cold: The Untold Story of Hip Hop Jewelry - Flop Similar →
2015 Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives - Super Hit Similar →
2013 Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records Self Hit Similar →
2011 The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 Self (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2010 ReGeneration Himself Hit Similar →
2010 Brave New Voices 2010 Himself Super Hit Similar →
2007 Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome Self Flop Similar →
2006 September in Brooklyn: The Making of Block Party Self Flop Similar →
2005 Dave Chappelle's Block Party Self Hit Similar →
2005 Soundz of Spirit Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Brown Sugar Self Hit Similar →
2002 American Rap Stars Self Average Similar →

Talib Kweli - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Talib Kweli?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Talib Kweli is "Brave New Voices 2010" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Talib Kweli acted in?

Talib Kweli has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Talib Kweli?

Other notable films include "A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop", "Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives", and "Soundz of Spirit".

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