The Last Dragon is a wild and totally 80s combination of martial arts, emerging hip-hop culture, and goofy comedy.
Produced by Berry Gordy of Motown Records, the film was a roll of the dice to get people back into the magic of the label.
While it should be a forgettable glorified commercial, the film is full of heart and well-remembered by fans and continues to draw in new audiences.
Directed by the celebrated filmmaker Michael Schultz, in main character Leroy Green aka "Bruce" Leeroy, the movie delivered a young black hero in a moment where representation was harder to come by.
So in this episode, I'm breaking down all the charms this movie has to offer and why it's worth a nostalgia or first-time watch.
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