555 Films Exploring Afrocentric Cinema

Pride

2007 • 104 min • Budget $20M • Box office $7M

Drama

Coach Jim Ellis challenges his community and transforms lives by establishing Philadelphia's first black swim team with the help of a local janitor. They face significant obstacles, including strict regulations, racial prejudice, and other challenges.

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The Last Supper

1976 • 120 min

A deeply religious plantation owner tries to share his faith with twelve of his enslaved people. He invites them to participate in a reenactment of the Last Supper, hoping to teach them about Christianity.

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7.5

Chico & Rita

2010 • 93 min

Animation, Music, Romance

Chico is a young piano player with ambitious aspirations. Rita is a captivating singer possessing a remarkable voice. Drawn together by music and love, their story follows the classic bolero tradition, filled with both emotional pain and suffering.

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Straight Outta Hunter's Point

2003 • 75 min

"Straight Outta Hunters Point," the acclaimed hip hop documentary by filmmaker Kevin Epps, offers a powerful look at a community fighting against gentrification. The film details the challenges faced by Hunters Point residents – including job loss, police brutality, and…

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What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away

2002 • 88 min

What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away, a unique film from UPN, follows three high school girls: Temple, an aspiring singer played by Keshia Knight-Pulliam, and her close friends Alex and Breena. They attend a weekend retreat aimed at securing college…

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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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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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Sergeant Rutledge

1960 • 111 min

Western, Crime, Drama

This period drama follows Sergeant Brax Rutledge, a respected member of a Black cavalry unit. His life is shattered when he's wrongly accused of a brutal crime – the rape and murder of a white woman, followed by the murder…

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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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Moonlight

2016 • 111 min • Budget $4M • Box office $65M

Drama

This is a poignant story about a young man's journey to self-discovery, shown through three key periods in his life. It follows his experiences with love – the joy, heartbreak, and beauty – as he also comes to terms with…

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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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Black Chariot

1971 • 90 min

A young Black man becomes involved with a Black nationalist organization, only to see the group undermined by a traitor within their ranks.

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Clemency

2019 • 112 min • Box office $309K

Drama

Warden Bernadine Williams has spent years carrying out death row executions, and the work has deeply affected her. As she prepares for another execution, Bernadine is forced to confront the psychological and emotional toll of her job, leading her to…

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They Die by Dawn

2013 • 51 min

Four wanted criminals agree to a showdown in Langston, Oklahoma. The final survivor will collect the total reward. The event quickly escalates into a violent and chaotic gunfight.

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Notorious

2009 • 122 min • Box office $43M

Music, Drama, History

"Notorious" tells the story of Christopher Wallace. With remarkable talent and unwavering determination, Wallace evolves from a Brooklyn street hustler – who once sold crack to pregnant women – into one of the greatest rappers ever: The Notorious B.I.G. The…

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SistaGod

2006 • 72 min

This film, narrated by Mari (SistaGod), follows her journey from narrowly escaping death to becoming a figure connected with it. Born to a white American soldier and a Trinidadian woman, she's surrounded by mortality from a young age, growing up…

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Honeydripper

2007 • 124 min

Drama, Music

In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint sees his business declining. Reluctantly, he hires a young electric guitarist as a final attempt to attract customers during the busy harvest season.

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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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Blacktino

2011 • 94 min

Navigating high school is tough, but it's even harder when you don't fit in. Stefan Daily, a big, half-black, half-Latino guy, knows this firsthand. Fortunately, he isn't alone in feeling like an outsider in this dark comedy.

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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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Race

2016 • 134 min • Budget $5M • Box office $24M

Drama, History

This film tells the story of Jesse Owens, an athlete striving to become the best in track and field. His pursuit of greatness leads him to the 1936 Olympics, where he competes against Adolf Hitler's belief in the superiority of…

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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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Difret

2014 • 96 min • Box office $49K

Drama

Four hours from Addis Ababa, a spirited 14-year-old girl is returning from school when she is abducted by men on horseback. Determined to fight back, Hirut takes a rifle and accidentally shoots her intended husband. In her village, the tradition…

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Eve's Bayou

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

Drama

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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I Think I Love My Wife

2007 • 94 min • Budget $11M • Box office $13M

Comedy, Romance

Richard Cooper is a married father of two who feels deeply unfulfilled in his marriage. Dissatisfied with his sex life, he begins openly admiring women he sees on the street, even delaying lunch to do so. When a former flame,…

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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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The Gabby Douglas Story

2014 • 90 min

TV Movie, Drama

This is the true story of Gabby Douglas, the first African American gymnast to win the Olympic Games' Individual All-Around title.

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Bojangles

2001 • 101 min

This is the story of Bill Robinson, the celebrated African American tap dancer who captivated audiences on stage and in films, and became universally known as Mr. Bojangles.

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Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story

2016 • 81 min

This is the story of Miki Howard, a celebrated American R&B and Jazz vocalist known for her popular songs like "Ain't Nobody Like You" and "Ain't Nuthin' in the World."

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Queen of Katwe

2016 • 124 min • Budget $15M • Box office $10M

Drama

In the impoverished slums of Uganda, a young girl rises above difficult circumstances to achieve mastery in the game of chess.

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The House of Dies Drear

1984 • 116 min

A young Black man and his family relocate to a house in rural Ohio and learn it served as a haven for escaping slaves during the Civil War, operated by a Dutch immigrant. They soon become convinced that the spirits…

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Waiting for Happiness

2002 • 91 min

Before moving to the West, Abdallah visits his mother in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, where he grew up. He finds himself a stranger in his old neighborhood, struggling with the local language and feeling isolated in his Western clothes. Spending time with…

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Miracle at St. Anna

2008 • 160 min • Budget $45M • Box office $9M

Drama, War

Miracle at St. Anna tells the story of four American soldiers from the all-black 92nd "Buffalo Soldier" Division who are stationed in Tuscany, Italy, during World War II.

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BlacKkKlansman

2018 • 136 min • Budget $15M • Box office $93M

Crime, Comedy, Drama

Colorado Springs, late 1970s. African American police officer Ron Stallworth and his Jewish colleague Flip Zimmerman undertake an undercover mission to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.

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Teza

2008 • 140 min

Anberber, an Ethiopian intellectual, returns to his homeland under the oppressive rule of Haile Mariam Mengistu. He is deeply affected by the destruction of his people’s culture and values, and feels lost in the changes. After studying medicine in Germany…

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Mwansa the Great

2011 • 23 min

Mwansa embarks on a quest to definitively establish his identity as Mwansa the Great.

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Sounds of Sand

2007 • 96 min

A relentless desert is consuming the land, bringing an unending dry season and water scarcity. Adding to the hardship is the looming threat of war. With the village well empty and livestock dying, most villagers choose to flee south. Rahne,…

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Legacy

2000 • 90 min

This is a powerful story about a family's hard-won escape from poverty and hardship. Narrated by Nickcole Collins, a remarkably insightful teenager, the film follows the Collins family for five years as they gradually overcome poverty, drug addiction, and violence…

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The Hurricane

1999 • 146 min • Budget $50M • Box office $73M

Drama

"Hurricane" is the inspiring true story of Rubin Carter, a successful middleweight boxer whose life changed dramatically when he was wrongly accused of murder in Paterson, New Jersey. Framed for a crime he didn't commit and given a triple life…

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Queen & Slim

2019 • 131 min • Budget $20M • Box office $47M

Crime, Drama, Romance

During a routine first date in Ohio, a Black man and a Black woman are stopped by the police for a minor traffic violation. The encounter quickly turns dangerous, leading to a devastating and unexpected outcome.

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Daddy's Little Girls

2007 • 100 min • Budget $10M • Box office $31M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Monty, a mechanic raising three young daughters, faces hardship when a court decision awards custody of his daughters to his ex-wife. Determined to regain his family, Monty seeks help from Julia, a sophisticated lawyer. Despite their differences, Monty and Julia…

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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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All Night Long

1962 • 91 min

Drama, Music

The anniversary celebration of famous musicians Aurelius Rex and Delia Lane takes a dramatic turn. Their loving relationship is threatened by Johnny Cousin, the band's drummer, who harbors jealousy and ambition. He sees a chance to destroy the couple's enduring…

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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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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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Life, Above All

2010 • 100 min

This film explores a heartfelt bond between a mother and daughter, offering a glimpse into contemporary South African life.

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Cass

2008 • 108 min

Crime, Drama

This is the remarkable true story of a Jamaican infant, adopted by an elderly white couple and raised in a predominantly white London environment. He would later become one of Britain's most formidable and highly regarded figures.

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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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Hotel Rwanda

2004 • 122 min • Budget $17M • Box office $38M

Drama, History, War

Based on true events, the film is set in Rwanda during the 1990s, a time when over a million Tutsis were murdered in a genocide largely ignored internationally. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina uses his hotel to shelter over a thousand…

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Beasts of the Southern Wild

2012 • 93 min • Budget $1M • Box office $21M

Drama, Fantasy

Hushpuppy, a spirited six-year-old, lives with her father, Wink, in a remote Delta community called 'the Bathtub'. Wink's strict upbringing prepares her for a future without his protection. When Wink falls ill with a strange disease, the natural world begins…

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Go Tell It on the Mountain

1984 • 96 min

This film adaptation of James Baldwin's acclaimed novel follows a family's move from the rural South to Harlem, where they search for both hope and self-discovery. It also centers on a young boy's difficult relationship with his critical and emotionally…

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Pariah

2011 • 86 min • Budget $500K • Box office $769K

Drama

A Brooklyn teenager struggles with who they are while navigating friendships, love, and family expectations as they explore their sexuality.

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The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

2011 • 30 min

Drama, Horror

A father finds himself isolated in a deeply troubled relationship with his son, marked by abuse and a disturbing imbalance of power.

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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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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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The Blood of Jesus

1941 • 57 min

While cleaning his hunting rifle, Razz accidentally shoots his wife Martha when it discharges on the floor. As the church community gathers to pray for her recovery, an angel appears to claim Martha's soul. However, she is tempted by Judas…

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Lú

2016 • 11 min

Lú desires a sex change. She loves her partner deeply, but her obsession intensifies, leading her to pursue the surgery to fulfill her dream. However, the procedure has unforeseen and devastating consequences.

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The Man

1972 • 93 min

Following a building collapse that kills the President and Speaker of the House, and with the Vice-President unable to take office due to age and health, Senate President pro tempore Douglas Dilman (James Earl Jones) unexpectedly becomes the first African…

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Tableau Ferraille

1997 • 88 min

This is the story of a young, idealistic politician named Daam, and his subsequent downfall. Daam, educated in Europe, struggles to reconcile two very different ways of life represented by his two wives. Gagnesiri is a traditional village woman who…

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Fences

2016 • 139 min • Budget $24M • Box office $64M

Drama

Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, the film follows a Black father grappling with the challenges of poverty and racism while striving to provide for his family. He also battles personal struggles as he navigates life.

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Lumumba

2000 • 115 min

Drama, History

This is the true story of Patrice Lumumba, the leader of the independent Congo, whose rise to power was followed by his brutal assassination. Director Raoul Peck, born in Haiti and raised in the Congo, uses newly discovered historical evidence…

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Ouanga

1935 • 56 min

In Haiti, a Black woman who owns a plantation casts a voodoo curse. She then revives the dead as zombies to seek revenge on her white neighbor. He chose another woman to marry instead of her.

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Funny Valentines

1999 • 108 min

A woman goes back to her hometown to address problems in her marriage and discovers a fresh start through reconnecting with her cousin, a friendship that had been lost.

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A Screaming Man

2010 • 92 min

Adam Ousmane works as a pool attendant at a resort. When new management implements layoffs, Adam is replaced by his own son, Abdel. Devastated, Adam is then compelled to support the Chadian war effort. With no financial resources, his only…

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Lackawanna Blues

2005 • 95 min

Drama, Music, TV Movie

Set in 1960s Lackawanna, New York, this film follows a young boy whose life is profoundly influenced by the music and people surrounding him in a boarding house. Love and the stories of its residents shape his experiences.

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Ghetto Physics: Will the Real Pimps and Hos Please Stand Up?

2010 • 134 min

The film explores the relationship between those who exploit others and those who are exploited, arguing it's a fundamental representation of power in society. Using a mix of documentary footage, animation, satire, and dramatization, it presents examples ranging from street…

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Back to School Mom

2015 • 88 min

Mary Thomas, a musician who has traveled the world for the last twenty years, returns to college at 41 to finally finish her degree. Back at her old university, she befriends a popular and charming peer tutor. She soon discovers…

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The Brother from Another Planet

1984 • 109 min

Comedy, Science Fiction

A sci-fi film about an alien who crash-lands in New York City after escaping two Men in Black bounty hunters. The alien's search for a new life and place to belong on Earth mirrors the experiences of immigrants everywhere, as…

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Neria

1991 • 103 min

In Zimbabwe, a widow (Jesesi Mungoshi) is exploited by her avaricious brother-in-law (Dominic Kanaventi), who steals her children and possessions.

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The Wagoner

1963 • 18 min

Drama

This moving film tells the story of a good-natured cart-taxi driver who travels to the city seeking work to help his family back home. He quickly witnesses the hardship of the city's poor. Moved by their struggles and his own…

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John Q

2002 • 116 min • Budget $36M • Box office $102M

Drama, Thriller, Crime

John Quincy Archibald is a father and husband whose son is diagnosed with an enlarged heart. He later learns a transplant is not possible due to HMO insurance denial. Consequently, he takes a hospital full of patients hostage, demanding the…

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Together for Days

1972 • 84 min

In the politically charged climate of early 1970s America, a Black radical activist and a young White woman develop a connection. They are drawn to each other amidst a backdrop of racial tension.

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Leadbelly

1976 • 126 min

This is the story of Huddie Leadbetter, known as Leadbelly, charting his life from his twenties to his forties. A significant portion of that time was spent working on chain gangs in the South. Even while incarcerated, he gained recognition…

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The Marva Collins Story

1981 • 100 min

Cicely Tyson starred as a Chicago schoolteacher who achieved remarkable success with students deemed "unteachable." A 1979 "60 Minutes" report highlighted her journey from disillusionment with traditional schooling to creating a transformative learning environment outside the system, where she nurtured…

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Little Senegal

2001 • 97 min

Alloune, a seasoned guide at the African history museum in Gorée, embarks on a pilgrimage to find his ancestors' descendants in the United States. His journey takes him from South Carolina to Harlem's Little Senegal, a hub for the African…

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Sister, Sister

1982 • 98 min

A divorced woman returns to her sisters' childhood home with her young son, sparking emotional clashes and surprising disclosures.

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The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun

1999 • 45 min

In Dakar, a young woman with a physical disability disrupts the traditional street vending of newspapers, a practice typically performed by boys.

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Medicine for Melancholy

2009 • 88 min • Budget $13K

Drama, Romance

Micah and Joanne wake up with no memory of their one-night stand. They spend the day together in San Francisco, talking over coffee as they try to build a connection.

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Munyurangabo

2008 • 97 min

After surviving the Rwandan genocide, a young orphan journeys from the city to the rural areas in search of justice.

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Wilma

1977 • 100 min

This is the true story of Wilma Rudolph, an American athlete who battled childhood polio and overcame severe physical disabilities to achieve extraordinary success. The film follows her journey to becoming a track star and winning three gold medals at…

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Get on the Bus

1996 • 116 min

In 1995, a diverse group of Black men journey across the country by bus to participate in the Million Man March in Washington, D.C. The passengers include a recently unemployed aircraft worker, a father whose son is struggling with legal…

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Devil in a Blue Dress

1995 • 102 min • Budget $27M • Box office $16M

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

In post-World War II Los Angeles, Easy Rawlins, a Black war veteran struggling to survive in a segregated city, is approached by DeWitt Albright, a white man seeking help. Albright wants Easy to find Daphne Monet, a missing young white…

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Edge of America

2003 • 105 min

From acclaimed director Chris Eyre comes a touching and inspirational story about loyalty, friendship, and courage. Kenny Williams, a new English professor at the Three Nations Reservation in Utah, struggles to connect with the close-knit Native American community. He decides…

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God's Step Children

1938 • 70 min

Naomi, a Black child with light skin, is abandoned by her mother and raised by Mrs. Saunders, a woman of strong moral character. As Naomi becomes increasingly fixated on whiteness, she develops a prejudice against her own race and is…

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'Round Midnight

1986 • 131 min • Budget $3M • Box office $10M

Drama, Music

In 1959 Paris, inside the Blue Note nightclub, a veteran jazz musician struggles with his health and career, still passionately playing his tenor saxophone. Unbeknownst to him, a young, poor Parisian desperately seeks the music from outside the club. Their…

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The Bronze Buckaroo

1939 • 58 min

Bob Blake and his band of singing cowboys head to the Jackson ranch, where Betty Jackson tells him her brother Joe has disappeared. During his investigation, Bob discovers that gold is hidden on the property. He learns that the owner…

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Everyone's Child

1996 • 90 min

After their parents die, teenagers Tamari and Itai fall into poverty when their uncle takes the family plow, leaving them without a way to survive. The villagers, focused on their own lives, largely ignore the children's plight. Itai leaves for…

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Minstrel Man

1977 • 100 min

In the early 1900s, two Black brothers navigate the world of traveling minstrel shows, each with distinct aspirations. One brother aims for recognition within the white-dominated minstrel scene, while the other strives to escape the harmful stereotypes attached to Black…

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Brooklyn Babylon

2001 • 89 min

A charming rapper develops feelings for a young woman who is Jewish, but their relationship faces challenges due to her religious upbringing.

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The Glass Shield

1994 • 109 min • Budget $5M • Box office $3M

Drama, Action, Thriller

This drama follows J.J., the first African-American officer at a Sheriff's Department, as he faces racial tensions among his colleagues. Forming a bond with the department's first female officer, who also experiences prejudice, J.J.'s life changes when he's drawn into…

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Hidden Figures

2016 • 127 min • Budget $25M • Box office $235M

Drama, History

This is the story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson – exceptional African-American women who worked at NASA and were essential to the success of the historic John Glenn orbital flight. These pioneering women broke barriers and…

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To All My Friends on Shore

1972 • 74 min

A dedicated airport porter strives to provide a better life for his family by escaping their impoverished neighborhood, only to face a devastating obstacle when his son is diagnosed with sickle-cell anemia.

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Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story

2008 • 100 min

The Lena Baker Story is based on true events and tells the story of an African-American woman's fight to overcome life's obstacles, confront her decisions, and ultimately achieve triumph. Lena Baker was the first and only woman in Georgia to…

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Bone

1972 • 95 min

A burglar targeting a wealthy couple in Beverly Hills inadvertently sets in motion a series of events that force the troubled spouses to confront their marital issues. The break-in also unexpectedly unlocks a hidden truth for the burglar himself.

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Talk to Me

2007 • 118 min • Box office $4M

Drama

This is the story of Ralph "Petey" Greene, a former convict who rose to prominence as a popular radio talk show host and community activist in Washington D.C. During the 1960s.

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In the Heat of the Night

1967 • 109 min • Budget $2M • Box office $27M

Crime, Drama, Mystery

In Philadelphia, police detective Virgil Tibbs is wrongly arrested by Bill Gillespie, a Mississippi police chief with prejudiced views. Despite their difficult start, Tibbs uses his intelligence and determination to prove his innocence and clear another man accused of murder.…

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Friday

1995 • 91 min • Budget $3M • Box office $28M

Comedy, Drama

In Los Angeles, Craig and Smokey spend a relaxed afternoon on their porch, sharing cigarettes and beer and talking about their lives. As evening approaches, their conversation drifts from past events to everyday observations. Though they seem content, a sense…

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Jonah

2013 • 17 min

Mbwana and his best friend Juma are young men with ambitious dreams. Those dreams come true when they photograph a massive fish leaping from the ocean, transforming their quiet town into a popular tourist destination. However, Mbwana discovers the reality…

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A Dream for Christmas

1973 • 120 min

Drama, TV Movie

A minister from the South is sent to a struggling church in California. The community is dwindling, and the building is slated for demolition.

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