Black Civil Rights
These films and documentaries chronicle the long, painful and often dangerous struggle of African-Americans to gain equality under the law. From the days of the slave trade to the political movements of the 1960s, there have always been extraordinary individuals who were not prepared to accept the status quo. It is almost incredible to think that such a large section of the population, living in 'the land of the free' did not even have full suffrage until 1965. For a broader perspective on racism throughout the world you may also like to try the Special Interest category 'Racial Intolerance'.
Pictured: Iconic Civil Rights Leader, Martin Luther King Jr.
Goodbye Bafana (2007)
Director: Bille August
Starring: Joseph Fiennes, Diane Kruger, Dennis Haysbert
The surprising relationship that developed between Nelson Mandela and South African prison guard James Gregory is explored in this riveting biodrama.... Read more
Brother To Brother (2004)
7/10
Director: Rodney Evans
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Roger Robinson, Larry Gilliard Jr, Aunjanue Ellis, Duane Boutte,...
Perry Williams (Anthony Mackie) is an articulate, black, gay artist living in New York City. Shunned by his family for his sexual orientation and wor... Read more
Citizen King (2001)
Director: Orlando Bagwell, W Noland Walker
This beautifully-crafted documentary traces the last five years in the life of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. From his August 1963 L... Read more
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
7.1/10
Director: Justin Chadwick
Starring: Naomie Harris, Terry Pheto, Idris Elba
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected pre... Read more
Mad Men: Season 3 (2009)
8.6/10
Director: Various
Starring: Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones, John Slattery, Jon Hamm, Christina Hendricks,...
Set in early 1960's New York, this acclaimed drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising. Since... Read more
Glory Road (2006)
7.2/10
Director: James Gartner
Starring: Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Jon Voight, Austin Nichols, Evan Jones
An inspirational look at one of the most famous basketball games in history and the coach who made it happen. At Texas Western in 1966, Coach Don Has... Read more
The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
7.3/10
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Pau...
Southern Carolina, 1964. 14-year-old Lily (Dakota Fanning), haunted by the death of her mother, and unable to bear living with her emotionally distant... Read more
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2005)
8.3/10
Director: Ken Burns
Starring: Muhammad Ali, Adam Arkin, Philip Bosco, Keith David, Jack Johnson, Samuel L Jack...
Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns employs his inimitable laid back style to explore the life of flambloyant heavyweight boxer, Jack Johnson. Born to... Read more
BlacKkKlansman (Blu-Ray) (2018)
7.8/10
Director: Spike Lee
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Robert John Burke, Topher Grace, Ashlie Atkinson, Adam Driver, Rya...
From Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. Its the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first Afri... Read more
Rosewood (1997)
7.2/10
Director: John Singleton
Starring: Jon Voight, Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Bruce McGill
Based on a true story set in Florida 1922 where a white woman tells a false story about being assaulted by a black stranger and the white community de... Read more