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- The Aspen Institute: How To Be An Antiracist. In 2019, author and historian Ibram X. Kendi was interviewed by journalist Jemele Hill about the concept of anti-racism.
- All In: The Fight For Democracy. Courtesy of Amazon Studios. Political leader Stacey Abrams is credited with increasing voter turnout in Georgia in the 2020 presidential election.
- Trial 4. Netflix. This series is based on the true story of Sean Ellis, a Black man sentenced to life in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of murder in the first degree.
- The Black Power Mixtape. A nine-chapter documentary, The Black Power Mixtape was shot between 1967 and 1975 by Swedish journalists who documented the civil rights and Black Power movements.
Black Lives Matter is a movement and foundation which campaigns and protests against systemic racism, violence and unfair treatment of black people in the US and across the world. It was...
- 13th by Ava Duvernay
- When They See Us by Ava Duvernay
- American Son by Kenny Leon
- Clemency by Chinonye Chukwu
- Just Mercy by Destin Daniel Cretton
- Dear White People by Justin Simien
- In My Blood It Runs by Maya Newell
- Hidden Figures by Theodore Melfi
This documentary by Ava DuVernay includes scholars, activists and politicians, analysing the criminalisation of African-Americans and the US prison boom. Available on Netflix
A series created, co-written and directed by Ava DuVernay about the events of a 1989 case and the Central Park 5 (now known as the Exonerated 5), who were wrongly imprisoned for a violent the assault. Available on Netflix
This film, based on the Broadway play of the same name, shows the increased tensions of an estranged couple face as they search for their missing teen son alongside indifferent police. Available on Netflix
Years of carrying out death row executions are taking a toll on Warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares for another one, Williams must confront the psychological and emotional demons that her job creates.
The true story of lawyer, Bryan Stevenson, battling to overturn the wrongful murder conviction of Walter McMillian.
A Netflix series following several Black college students at a largely white Ivy League school – based on the film of the same name. Available on Netflix
Filmmaker Maya Newell follows a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy and his family as they strive to give him the best education possible as he grows up Alice Springs, Australia.
The true story of three African-American women working at NASA as mathematicians, starring Taraji P. Henson as Katherine Johnson Lead image courtesy of Giphy/ Hidden-figures
Jun 5, 2020 · So, after a long day of protesting for the Black Lives Matter movement, sit back and check out these 14 shows and movies that will educate you on the subject of race.
- carolyn.twersky@hearst.com
- Associate Editor
Jun 2, 2020 · THE BLACK LIVES MATTER movement is calling on people to educate themselves about racism in our everyday lives and across history. Here are some television series recommended for people to watch...
Sep 16, 2021 · And that’s exciting to see, that there can be a bunch of different shows about Black characters that very rarely touch on racism—not because it doesn’t affect people’s lives, but because ...
Black Lives Matter Movies and TV Shows on Netflix. As racial injustice has come to the forefront of the cultural conversation, many families are seeking out movies, TV shows, and other media that share and celebrate Black voices, Black storytellers, and Black history.
