997 Films Exploring Black Experiences

The Sheriff

1971 • 73 min

A rape allegation exposes deep racial tensions in a close-knit community. A Black sheriff and his white deputy launch an investigation into claims that a wealthy white businessman assaulted a Black college student.

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Emma Mae

1976 • 100 min

A young woman from the South relocates to Compton to live with her aunt and uncle. Initially struggling to adjust as an outsider, she becomes involved with a group of local youths. Through this experience, she increasingly witnesses the city's…

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Africa on the Seine

1955 • 22 min

Considered the first film made by an African south of the Sahara, this movie offers a unique perspective on 1950s Paris. Described as an "ethnological documentary in reverse" (Mubi), it presents the city through the eyes of a group of…

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Black Emanuelle 2

1976 • 91 min

Emanuelle, a fashion model, suffers a psychotic episode each time she has sex. Traumatized by past sexual abuse – including by men in her family, like her father – she seeks help from Dr. Gardner at his mental health center.…

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Death Force

1978 • 110 min

James Iglehart, also known as Doug Russell, is an American who steals a gold shipment in the Philippines with two Vietnam War veterans. They kill him and abandon him on a deserted island. There, he's found by two Japanese soldiers…

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Journey to Justice

2000 • 47 min

This documentary highlights Canadian activists who fought racial discrimination through legal means. Covering the 1930s to the 1950s, it follows the efforts of six individuals who challenged inequality. The film features Viola Desmond, who in 1946 refused to give up…

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Black Roots

1970 • 63 min

Lionel Rogosin's fourth film, *Black Roots*, brings together several African American folk and blues musicians. In a shared space, they recount personal stories and perform songs reflecting the complexities of the Black experience in America.

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The Dynamite Brothers

1974 • 90 min

A young Black man joins forces with a Chinese martial arts expert to take down a drug trafficking organization.

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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

1989 • 52 min

Herzog’s film focuses on the Wodaabe people of the Sahara and Sahel. It highlights their elaborate courtship displays, often resembling beauty pageants. Young men compete for mates through impressive displays of makeup, posing, and facial expressions.

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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

1986 • 97 min

Jo Jo Dancer is a successful stand-up comedian, but he's unhappy. Following a serious accident involving drugs that left him with severe burns, Jo Jo is in a coma. While unconscious, he reflects on his life, drifting through memories of…

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Black Soul

2000 • 10 min

Black Soul is a vibrant film, created directly on glass, that offers a fast-paced look at the core of Black culture and the most important events in Black History.

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Ashes and Embers

1982 • 129 min

"Ashes and Embers," an original screenplay by Haile Gerima, follows a Vietnam veteran grappling with his experiences in the war and his identity as a Black man in America years later. He works odd jobs in Washington, D.C., and lives…

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Street Sisters

1974 • 87 min

A young man's life is upended when he discovers his mother is a prostitute. He grapples with the shocking revelation and the complex emotions it evokes, forcing him to confront his understanding of family, identity, and morality. The film explores…

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A Dance for Heroes

1989 • 107 min

In a close-knit village, two women challenge long-held societal customs.

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Joe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads

1983 • 60 min

After Joe's murder, Zack Homer inherits the barbershop and finds himself in charge. Zack just wants to keep things traditional, offering classic haircuts, but modern styles are popular and business is struggling. Then, Mr. Lovejoy appears with the same offer…

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Beware

1946 • 54 min

Ware College, a historically significant Black institution in Ohio, is struggling with dwindling enrollment and finances. During a meeting, Dean Hargreaves learns that Benjamin Ware III, the college's CEO and grandson of the founder, insists the family estate is also…

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The Six Thousand Dollar Nigger

1979 • 80 min

Steve, a homeless man, agrees to be part of an experimental drug trial. Unbeknownst to him, the doctor running the trial is a criminal with plans to create an invincible thief. The drug gives Steve superhuman abilities, like those of…

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Selbe: One Among Many

1983 • 33 min

This documentary provides an intimate look at everyday life in West Africa. Filmed in Senegal, it centers on the vital social and economic roles of women in African communities. With men frequently migrating to cities for work, women often bear…

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Wendemi

1993 • 95 min

Cecile (Sylvie Yameogo), an unmarried woman expecting a child, refuses to name the father. Her parents disown her, and she leaves the baby in a field, where a different family discovers him and brings him home. Michel (Alassane Dakissaga), the…

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Yankee Zulu

1993 • 100 min

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This comedic adventure follows two South African childhood friends who reunite as adults for a journey full of laughter and peril. Rhino, a white man, and Zulu, his black friend, are brought back together after years apart under strange circumstances.…

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Sweet Jesus, Preacherman

1973 • 90 min

A Black hit man hides his true identity by working as a Baptist preacher in an inner-city church. He makes the decision to seize control of the area's criminal operations.

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The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

1979 • 102 min

The Pittsburgh basketball team is struggling badly. Hoping for a turnaround, they turn to an astrologer, believing that new players aligned with their astrological charts might finally lead them to victory.

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Ten Nights in a Bar-room

1931 • 72 min

His family is fractured by his excessive drinking, and his relationship with his young daughter is in danger.

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Clover

1997 • 91 min

Sara marries Gaten, a single African-American father. Shortly after their wedding, Gaten passes away, leaving Sara to care for his daughter, Clover. However, Sara and Clover haven't formed a strong connection, and several of Gaten's friends and family members oppose…

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Mossane

1996 • 105 min

In a Senegalese village, a beautiful 14-year-old girl is now eligible for marriage. She's courted by many, but is secretly in love with a poor student who has returned after a university strike. She was promised to Diogoye at birth,…

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Hot Boyz

2000 • 98 min

Driven to crime by injustice, Kool is a talented but struggling artist, skilled in karate, and deeply in love with LaShawna, a bright student with plans for college. One night, she witnesses a stabbing and tragically discovers the victim is…

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Gordon's War

1973 • 90 min

After serving in Vietnam, a Black soldier returns to Harlem to find his wife has become a heroin addict and died from an overdose. Enraged by this discovery, he assembles three fellow Vietnam veterans, and together they begin planning a…

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Jodie Drake: Blues in My Bread

1991 • 28 min

Blues and jazz icon Jodie Drake rose to prominence in Detroit and became a pioneering figure in Canada, championing Black music through her powerful voice. "Blues in my Bread," a CBC broadcast, celebrates Drake's life and artistry. With full access…

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Black Hollywood

1984 • 85 min

Filmed entirely on location in Hollywood during 1984, this documentary examines the contributions of Black actors, Black directors, and the Black audience to American cinema.

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Trois

2000 • 93 min

Jermaine, a young lawyer in Atlanta, hopes to revitalize his marriage to Jasmine, who is recovering from an abusive past. He hires Jade, a bisexual stripper and sex worker battling her ex-husband for custody of their four-year-old son, for a…

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Bamboozled

2000 • 136 min • Budget $10M • Box office $2M

Comedy, Drama

Producer Pierre Delacroix, after being rejected by his network for his sitcom idea, deliberately pitches the worst concept imaginable: a 21st-century minstrel show, hoping to get fired. Instead, the network airs it and it unexpectedly becomes a huge success.

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Beverly Hills Cop

1984 • 105 min • Budget $14M • Box office $316M

Comedy, Crime, Action

Detroit police officer Axel Foley is known for bending the rules. However, when his close friend is killed, he travels to Beverly Hills to investigate, using his unique methods to solve the crime.

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Night of the Living Dead

1968 • 96 min • Budget $114K • Box office $30M

Horror, Thriller

Todd McFarlane's Spawn was a compelling animated series that first aired on HBO from 1997 to 1999, later available on DVD as a film series. Based on the popular Image Comics, this highly regarded animation received an Emmy Award in…

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Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

1975 • 94 min

Action, Adventure, Drama

When friends and colleagues vanish during a mission in Hong Kong, Cleopatra Jones steps in to investigate. Her search leads her to The Dragon Lady, a powerful figure who controls a casino and the city's drug supply.

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Afrika am Rhein

1986 • 104 min

A Senegalese man travels to Germany to find the woman who purchased a significant mask from him – a woman who is also his lover.

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Darktown Strutters

1975 • 90 min

When a well-known abortion clinic owner disappears along with several other prominent members of the Black community, her singer daughter and her friends from a female biker gang launch an investigation.

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Sidewalk Stories

1989 • 97 min

In New York City, a street artist finds himself responsible for a baby girl when her father is killed. He begins a search for the child's mother, learning to care for her along the way. His quest escalates into a…

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Beverly Hills Cop II

1987 • 103 min • Budget $28M • Box office $299M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Detective Axel Foley returns to California to investigate the shooting of Police Captain Andrew Bogomil. Joined by Sgt. Taggart and Det. Rosewood, Foley investigates a series of robberies called "alphabet heists," uncovering a larger criminal network led by a notorious…

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Strictly Business

1991 • 84 min • Box office $7M

Comedy, Romance

Waymon has a promising career in real estate, but his personal life is lacking. His relationship isn't fulfilling, and he desires more. He meets Natalie, a captivating woman who sparks his interest with her vibrant personality. Realizing he needs help…

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The Ditchdigger's Daughters

1997 • 92 min

This family drama, inspired by the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, tells the story of a working-class Black man who dreams of a better future for his six daughters – a future where they can become doctors.

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Suzanne, Suzanne

1982 • 26 min

This documentary follows a young black woman as she grapples with the impact of her father's physical abuse and her subsequent descent into drug addiction. Haunted by years of violence and emotional trauma, Suzanne seeks to understand her father's behavior…

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Poetic Justice

1993 • 109 min • Budget $14M • Box office $27M

Drama, Romance

"Justice" is a moving story about a young hairdresser dealing with grief and heartbreak as she deals with love and friendship. Following the murder of her boyfriend, Justice finds comfort in writing poetry to process her pain. When a car…

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Spawn

1997 • 96 min • Budget $40M • Box office $87M

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Al Simmons is murdered by his colleagues in a secret government agency. Determined to be with his wife Wanda, he makes a deal with the devil to come back to life. But this new life has a terrible price: Al…

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Eve's Bayou

1997 • 109 min • Budget $6M • Box office $14M

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In 1962 Louisiana, the Batiste family in the small town of Eve's Bayou faces hidden truths and unexpected difficulties as summer progresses. Long-held secrets emerge, challenging their family's unity. The Batistes grapple with betrayal and sorrow while trying to hold…

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Bird

1988 • 161 min • Budget $9M • Box office $2M

Drama, Music

Set in 1940s New York City, the film follows Charlie 'Bird' Parker, a gifted saxophonist who revolutionized jazz with his unique playing. His talent quickly draws attention to him within the city’s thriving jazz scene. But Parker battles a growing…

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Freedom Song

2000 • 112 min

Freedom Song is a television film based on true events from the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi during the 1960s. It follows the fight of African Americans to register to vote in the town of Quinlan. During the summer of…

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Pimps Up, Ho's Down

2000 • 91 min

Brent Owens directs this documentary exploring the lives of several men who make a living through leisure. Originally broadcast on HBO as *America Undercover* and later released on DVD with additional footage.

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Holiday Heart

2000 • 96 min

Following the death of his police officer partner, Christian, who performs as Holiday Heart, connects with 12-year-old Niki and her mother, Wanda, who struggles with addiction. Heart finds solace and a new direction by becoming a father figure to Niki,…

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The Organization

1971 • 108 min

Drama, Action, Mystery

A group of dedicated activists steal $5 million worth of heroin from a powerful company to stop its distribution. This risky action draws the attention of San Francisco Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs, a determined officer known for solving difficult cases.…

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A Warm December

1973 • 101 min

Widower Dr. Matt Younger and his daughter travel to London for a month of dirt-bike racing. During their time there, Dr. Younger is drawn to Catherine, a captivating woman who appears to be pursued by several unknown men. A relationship…

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A Different Image

1982 • 51 min

In Los Angeles, an African American woman seeks recognition beyond her appearance. She develops a friendship with a male colleague, hoping for a connection based on genuine understanding, not romantic interest. She desires to be seen for who she is,…

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A Dream Is What You Wake Up From

1978 • 61 min

The film follows three Black families as they navigate everyday life. Their inner thoughts, values, and hopes are revealed through the soundtrack. It explores their varied strategies for survival in today's world and how they cope with the pressures within…

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Fled

1996 • 98 min • Budget $25M • Box office $17M

Action

During a routine work detail in prison, convict Piper is unexpectedly chained to Dodge, a cyberhacker known for causing problems. When a shootout erupts nearby, they discover their situation is connected to stolen money wanted by the Mafia and secret…

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The Wedding

1998 • 161 min

Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to jazz musician Meade Howell, but their relationship is challenged by disapproval from both his family, who oppose their interracial marriage, and her parents, who desire a more conventional match for her. As Shelby…

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Vintage: Families of Value

1995 • 72 min

"Vintage: Families of Value," a Golden Gate Award winner from the San Francisco Film Festival, offers a sensitive and often difficult look at three Black families as seen through the experiences of their gay and lesbian members, including Harris and…

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Black Mama, White Mama

1973 • 87 min • Budget $200K • Box office $1M

Action, Crime, Thriller

The film centers on two women, a revolutionary and a former harem girl, who are forced into a reluctant alliance. They journey through dangerous landscapes, facing physical challenges and confronting their own pasts as they struggle to coexist. Their uneasy…

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Judgement

1995 • 31 min

In Judgement County, Texas, a new police officer faces his toughest challenge when an arrest warrant for a child killer matches the description of a man he pulls over for speeding.

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Tall, Tan and Terrific

1946 • 40 min

A professional gambler, The Duke, tries to swindle Handsome Harry Hansom out of his Harlem nightclub, aiming to take over the business and Harry's contract with his singer and girlfriend, Tall, Tan, and Terrific. The scheme results in a murder,…

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Harlem Rides the Range

1939 • 56 min

A lone cowboy and his companion attempt to solve a murder.

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Black Rodeo

1972 • 87 min

This documentary chronicles a rodeo event held primarily in Harlem.

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Alabama's Ghost

1973 • 96 min

A nightclub janitor finds the belongings of a magician and begins using them to perform magic himself, quickly gaining popularity. But manipulating otherworldly secrets comes with a cost. He soon faces voodoo, vampires, and a vengeful ghost seeking retribution.

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Say Amen, Somebody

1983 • 100 min

This documentary explores the evolution of contemporary Black gospel music, highlighting the pivotal roles of Rev. Thomas Dorsey and Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith.

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Streets is Watching

1998 • 60 min

Jay-Z recounts his experiences growing up in Brooklyn, weaving together a personal story with musical performances. The film follows his journey from street hustler to successful artist, using a narrative structure that blends storytelling and music to depict his life.

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The Final Comedown

1972 • 83 min

Driven by prejudice, a young Black man is radicalized and becomes an armed militant leader, convinced that violent revolution is the only solution to racism.

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Skin Game

1971 • 102 min

Action, Comedy, Western

During the turbulent years before the Civil War, Quincy Drew and Jason O'Rourke are friends and partners in crime, traveling the American West and pulling off elaborate scams. Quincy is white, while Jason is of free Black descent, and they…

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The Monkey Hustle

1976 • 90 min

A proposed highway poses a threat to a Chicago neighborhood, prompting the residents to organize a block party as a form of protest.

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Scary Movie

2000 • 88 min • Budget $19M • Box office $278M

Comedy

A group of teenagers who seem strangely familiar are terrorized by a masked killer. As the body count rises, the film hilariously skewers classic horror tropes with sharp satire. It's a wildly funny parody that pokes fun at all the…

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Soul Survivor

1995 • 89 min

A young Black man finds work as a debt collector within Toronto's Jamaican community.

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Underworld

1937 • 76 min

During a summer break in Chicago, a young college student from the South is captivated by a charismatic nightclub owner. The student quickly becomes involved with the owner's business partner, his associates, and their connections to the city's criminal underworld.

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Baldwin's Nigger

1968 • 46 min

In 1960s Great Britain, James Baldwin and Dick Gregory engage in a conversation about the Civil Rights Movement.

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Finally Got the News

1970 • 57 min

FINALLY GOT THE NEWS is a documentary that details the work of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers in Detroit's auto factories. The film uses interviews with movement members, footage from the plants, and scenes of organizing activities to show…

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Speeding Up Time

1971 • 64 min

Driven by grief, a poet embarks on a path of vengeance against the criminal who murdered his mother.

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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

1995 • 94 min

This compelling documentary follows the life of jazz piano icon Oscar Peterson, starting with his teenage success in Montreal's Boogie-Woogie scene and his rapid ascent to fame with Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic. In this acclaimed autobiographical film, Oscar…

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Milk and Honey

1988 • 89 min

Jo, originally from Jamaica, immigrates to Canada to help her family financially. However, she soon discovers that finding work and acceptance proves to be a much greater challenge than she anticipated.

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Predator 2

1990 • 108 min • Budget $35M • Box office $57M

Science Fiction, Action, Thriller

Los Angeles is in chaos, dealing with both human criminals and a terrifying new danger: an alien hunting its residents. The police chief discovers the creature's systematic killings and realizes he's the next target. Racing against time to understand the…

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Black Power in America: Myth or Reality?

1986 • 58 min

This film explores whether the 1960s Civil Rights Movement truly transformed Black communities and American society. It also examines the concept of Black power. Director Greaves interviewed prominent Black leaders including Franklin Thomas, Clifton Wharton Jr., Eleanor Holmes Norton, and…

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Saaraba

1988 • 90 min

After 17 years in Europe, Tamsir returns to Senegal and takes a seemingly easy job arranged by his uncle in Dakar. He visits his family's village and meets Lissa, a woman he finds captivating. Both Tamsir and Lissa embrace traditional…

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Black Velvet

1976 • 96 min

Crystal, a wealthy woman feeling rejected, lives in a grand Egyptian palace with her daughter Magda. She finds solace in an aging Hollywood expatriate who keeps company with a group of singing children.

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Def by Temptation

1990 • 95 min

Horror, Thriller, Romance

In New York City's shadows, a dangerous succubus targets black men, draining their life force and causing widespread chaos. Fear spreads as no one knows how to stop her. An unlikely group – a minister-in-training seeking forgiveness, an actor searching…

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Clockers

1995 • 128 min • Budget $25M • Box office $13M

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Strike is a young man involved in the city's drug trade, working for the ruthless Rodney Little. When a murder occurs at a local fast-food restaurant – the night manager is found dead with four gunshot wounds – Strike’s older…

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Tap

1989 • 111 min

Fresh out of prison after a burglary conviction, Max Washington returns to the hoofer club where he used to hang out. His ex-girlfriend, Amy, who still works there as a tap instructor, is unhappy about his return. However, her father,…

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The Lion Hunters

1966 • 88 min

This documentary explores the practice of lion hunting in Africa through an ethnographic lens.

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The Negro Soldier

1944 • 43 min

This documentary explores the significant role African-American soldiers played in the American war effort. It highlights their contributions and experiences during the conflict.

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Drum

1976 • 100 min

In mid-19th century America, a mulatto man finds himself caught between the brutal world of pit fighting, where he thrives, and the deep-seated prejudice of white society. He struggles with the conflicting demands of survival and dignity.

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The Wrecking Crew

2000 • 80 min

Action, Thriller, Drama

A highly trained government team is deployed for a dangerous assignment in urban environments.

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Palaver

1970 • 78 min

"Palaver" follows three Congolese students – Albert, Victor, and Marcel – on a day trip to Bruges. Their sightseeing takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves on the beaches of Ostend. Along the way, they share a moment with…

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Jackie Brown

1997 • 154 min

Jackie Brown, a flight attendant, becomes involved in smuggling money for her gunrunner boss. When the police try to use her to find him, she devises a plan – with the assistance of a bail bondsman – to steal the…

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Welcome Home Brother Charles

1975 • 103 min

Wrongfully convicted of murder, a man emerges from prison determined to exact revenge against a biased police force and the detective responsible for his false imprisonment.

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Rufus Jones for President

1933 • 21 min

This fantasy satire explores American politics through the eyes of a young boy who dreams he's President and his "mammy" is Vice President. The film features early performances by two iconic stars: Ethel Waters and Sammy Davis Jr. In his…

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Jazz on a Summer's Day

1960 • 82 min

Captured at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival, this documentary blends visuals of the coastal setting with performances and the crowd. The film follows the festival from day into night, showcasing music ranging from improvisational jazz to Gospel. It's a concert…

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A Place in Time

1977 • 34 min

In a New York City, a street artist sees a crime and decides to make amends for not intervening. This early silent film by Charles Lane uses pantomime to deliver a distinctive and elegant social realist story. Lane would explore…

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Fish

1916 • 10 min

In 1915, Biograph Company made history by hiring Black-American actor Bert Williams to star in, produce, direct, and write his own films – a level of control unprecedented for a Black person in the mainstream movie industry at the time.…

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Deep Cover

1992 • 108 min • Budget $8M • Box office $16M

Action, Thriller, Crime

This thriller follows Russell Stevens, a dedicated Black police officer determined to bring criminals to justice. He joins a special anti-drug squad to infiltrate a major criminal network led by a powerful Colombian drug lord, who is also the foreign…

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Blankman

1994 • 96 min

Adventure, Comedy, Family

Darryl is a quiet man with a playful imagination. He's a brilliant inventor who builds amazing things from junk. When he accidentally creates a formula for bulletproof clothing, Darryl decides to use his skills for something more. He sets out…

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Five on the Black Hand Side

1973 • 96 min

Leonard Jackson is a barber and the controlling head of his middle-class African American family. He's challenged to examine his beliefs when his wife, who has always been submissive, joins their three children in openly defying his outdated ways.

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The Gods Must Be Crazy

1980 • 109 min • Budget $5M • Box office $200M

Action, Comedy

Deep in the African wilderness, a peaceful tribe of bushmen lives in harmony with nature. Their tranquility is shattered when a Coca-Cola bottle falls from the sky, appearing as if a gift from the gods. The tribe, isolated from the…

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Gridlock'd

1997 • 91 min • Budget $5M • Box office $5M

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Two friends, Spoon and Stretch, are forced to confront their drug habits after witnessing a friend's overdose. They desperately try to get help through a government detox program, but face endless delays and bureaucratic obstacles. Pursued by drug dealers and…

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Wattstax

1973 • 98 min

This documentary film chronicles the 1970 LA Folk Festival, a concert celebrating Black artists held seven years after the Watts riots. Director Mel Stuart interweaves concert footage with scenes depicting life in the Watts neighborhood at the time.

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Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

1974 • 93 min

Emmi Kurowski, an elderly cleaning lady, feels isolated after her husband's death and limited connection with her adult children. Seeking companionship, she begins a friendship with Ali, a middle-aged mechanic from the Arab community, at a local bar. Their bond…

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Cry Freedom

1987 • 157 min • Budget $29M • Box office $25M

Drama

"Freedom's Requiem" tells the powerful true story of an unexpected friendship that develops during the difficult apartheid era in South Africa during the 1970s. The film offers a direct look at the life-changing connection between Donald Woods, a white journalist…

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