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Discover powerful films, documentaries, and series on racial justice, resilience, and the fight for equality.

Films & Documentaries

  1. 16 Shots (Hulu) – Explores the police shooting of Laquan McDonald in Chicago and the resulting cover-up.

  2. Burn M*r, Burn (Hulu) – Examines the 1992 Los Angeles riots and the tensions between the LAPD and LA's Black community.

  3. The Rape of Recy Taylor (Hulu) – The true story of Recy Taylor, an African American woman who bravely spoke out after being raped in the Jim Crow South.

  4. 4 Little Girls (Hulu) – A Spike Lee documentary on the 1963 church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, that killed four young Black girls.

  5. Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland (Hulu) – The story of Sandra Bland, whose death in a Texas jail sparked protests and raised questions about racial profiling.

  6. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (HBO) – The story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken without consent and used in groundbreaking medical research.

  7. Skin (Netflix) – A short film depicting a tense story of racial prejudice and its violent consequences in a small American town.

  8. Becoming (Netflix) – A documentary following Michelle Obama’s book tour, reflecting on her journey and advocacy for social change.

  9. Poisoned Water (Netflix) – Chronicles the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, exposing racial and economic injustices.

  10. Hello Privilege, It’s Me Chelsea (Netflix) – Chelsea Handler explores her own white privilege and systemic racism in America.

  11. Birth of a Movement (Amazon) – Tells the story of the 1915 film "Birth of a Nation" and its role in shaping racist narratives in America.

  12. Selma – A historical drama on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1965 voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery.

  13. Just Mercy – Follows attorney Bryan Stevenson as he fights for justice for death row inmates and challenges systemic racial injustice.

  14. The Hate U Give – A film based on Angie Thomas's novel, addressing police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement.

  15. If Beale Street Could Talk – A story of a young Black couple’s love and struggle with racial injustice, based on James Baldwin’s novel.

  16. Fruitvale Station – The tragic story of Oscar Grant, who was fatally shot by police at an Oakland transit station.

Documentaries

  1. 13th (Netflix) – Examines the history of racial inequality in the U.S., focusing on the 13th Amendment and mass incarceration.

  2. Who is Miss Simone (Netflix) – A look at Nina Simone’s life and activism, exploring her contributions to music and the Civil Rights Movement.

  3. Who Killed Malcolm X (Netflix) – A re-investigation into the assassination of Malcolm X, uncovering new insights and questions.

  4. The Uncomfortable Truth (Amazon) – A filmmaker confronts his family’s history and legacy of slavery in America.

  5. I Am Not Your Negro (Amazon) – Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, based on James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript reflecting on the lives of civil rights leaders.

  6. February 1: The Story of the Greensboro Four (Amazon) – Chronicles the historic sit-in at a Woolworth’s counter by four Black students in 1960.

  7. The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution – Explores the history and legacy of the Black Panther Party in the Civil Rights era.

  8. Crip Camp – Produced by the Obamas, focusing on a summer camp for disabled youth that led to the disability rights movement.

  9. Let the Fire Burn – A documentary examining the tragic 1985 bombing of the MOVE organization in Philadelphia.

  10. Whose Streets? – A firsthand account of the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, following the police killing of Michael Brown.

  11. One Child Nation – Investigates the human rights violations resulting from China’s one-child policy, with a focus on its racial and social impacts.

Television Series

  1. United Shades of America (Hulu) – W. Kamau Bell explores race, identity, and cultural divides across America.

  2. LA Riots: As We Watched (Hulu) – An in-depth look at the 1992 LA riots and their lasting impact.

  3. Baltimore Rising (Hulu) – Follows activists, police, and residents in the aftermath of Freddie Gray’s death in police custody.

  4. Seizing Justice: The Greensboro 4 (Hulu) – Tells the story of four young men who sparked a national movement by sitting at a whites-only lunch counter.

  5. Time: The Kalief Browder Story (Netflix) – Chronicles the tragic story of Kalief Browder, who spent years in jail without a conviction.

  6. The Fight for America (Netflix) – Explores social justice movements shaping America, from BLM to indigenous rights.

  7. Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story (Amazon) – Examines the killing of Trayvon Martin and its impact on the racial justice movement.

  8. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross (Amazon) – A six-part series on African American history from slavery to modern day.

  9. Tell Them We Are Rising: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Amazon) – Documents the history and impact of HBCUs on American culture.

  10. Free Meek (Amazon) – Chronicles rapper Meek Mill’s fight for justice within the criminal justice system.

  11. Finding Your Roots (Amazon) – Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the family histories of notable figures, examining American identity.

  12. When They See Us (Netflix) – Ava DuVernay’s miniseries on the wrongful conviction of the Central Park Five.

  13. Lovecraft Country (HBO) – A horror-drama exploring racial issues and systemic oppression set in 1950s America.

  14. Watchmen (HBO) – An alternate history of America, featuring the Tulsa Race Massacre and themes of racial justice.

  15. Amend: The Fight for America (Netflix) – Will Smith hosts this series on the 14th Amendment’s role in civil rights.

  16. Eyes on the Prize (PBS) – A seminal documentary series chronicling the American Civil Rights Movement.