Movies, Shows, And Documentaries That Highlight Racial Injustice
Looking for some educational content to binge-watch? Check out these movies, shows, And documentaries that highlight racial injustice.
"13th" - This Netflix documentary brings various figures together to analyze the criminalization of American Americans and the U.S. prison boom.
"LA 92" - Also on Netflix, this movie tells the story of the 1992 Rodney King trial and the riots it caused.
"Little Fires Everywhere" - This Hulu original featuring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon follows two families from different socioeconomic backgrounds who collide in a variety of dramatic ways.
"Blindspotting" - This movie, currently available to rent on many streaming devices, follows a parolee with three days left on his sentence who witnesses a police shooting.
"When They See Us" - This controversial story about the 'Central Park Five' won various awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award.
"Moonlight" - This film tells the story of a young, black man growing up in Miami. This award won the 2017 Academy Award for Best Picture.
"The Last Black Man In San Francisco" - This film tells the true-life story of Jimmie Fails and his quest to reclaim his childhood home built by his grandfather.
"If Beale Street Could Talk" - This drama featuring Regina King follows a young couple fighting for justice and the American dream.
"The Hate You Give" - This movie follows a young woman who witnesses her childhood friend getting murdered by a police officer.
"American Son" - this Netflix movie follows an African American woman trying to find her missing son. This film features Kerry Washington.
"Just Mercy" - Featuring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx, this film follows a man who defends those who are wrongly condemned or that cannot afford proper legal representation.
"Green Book" - This movie won many awards in 2019, include the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film is about a black classical musician and his white driver in the 1960s.
"Whose Streets" - This Hulu film takes a look at the murder of Michael Brown and the Ferguson uprising.
