Black Activist Movies

What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.

Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on...

While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation...

Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox rise to the top of the crime ranks in Harlem by going up against a con-man, a racist cop, and the...

Animation and activism unite in this multimedia spoken-word response to police brutality and racial injustice.

Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in US society from 1967 to 1975. It features footage of the movement shot by Swedish journalists...

By the dawn of the 21st century, hip-hop sales had reached an all-time high, but one thing has remained the same. The doors were still locked, and...

A medical examiner investigating a series of prostitute murders discovers that the culprit is an ancient tribal witch doctor come back to life.

Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its...

Beyond her historic role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, this comprehensive dive into Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks sheds light on her extensive...

A man that is a stranger, is an incredibly easy man to hate. However, walking in a stranger’s shoes, even for a short while, can transform a...

Rob Williams was an African-American living in Monroe, North Carolina in the 1950s and 1960s. Living with injustice and oppression, many...

From acclaimed novelist Jim St. Germain (A Stone of Hope), a modern-day exploration of skin color and gender and how they affect one's ability to...

Deep It is a powerful drama that explores the real impact of carrying a knife on young people and their communities. The message is loud and clear,...

Paul Robeson was a celebrated African-American Actor, Athlete, Singer, Writer, and Civil Rights Activist. Robeson's many achievements are chronicled...

Documentary on the négritude movement through one of its founders, Aimé Césaire.

Students reclaim a popular gathering spot on the campus of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.

Conflict begins to arise on a university campus when a boulder is vandalized with racist messages. Student leaders Brix and Dee have the same goal to...

This documentary speaks to local activist groups in the music industry and culture scene to find out why people are driven to fight back and speak...