Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America List
- 13th - Explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States.
- The Hate U Give - Addresses police violence and racism through the eyes of a young girl.
- I Am Not Your Negro - An examination of the lives and assassinations of three leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.
- Selma - Recounts the 1965 voting rights marches led by Martin Luther King Jr.
- Black Lives Matter - Details the origins and impact of the Black Lives Matter movement.
- American History X - Explores themes of racism and redemption through the story of a reformed neo-Nazi.
- Just Mercy - Follows the true story of a lawyer fighting for a wrongfully convicted African American man.
- The 1619 Project - Documents the impact of slavery on American society.
- When They See Us - A dramatization of the Central Park jogger case and its impact on the lives of five Black teenagers.
- Fruitvale Station - Based on the true story of a black man killed by police, highlighting systemic racism.
- The Butler - Follows an African American man who served as a butler in the White House through several decades of significant social changes.
- Get Out - A suspense-thriller that explores race relations in America through a horror lens.
- Hidden Figures - Tells the story of African American women mathematicians at NASA and their contributions during the space race.
- BlacKkKlansman - A true story about an African American detective infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan.
- Dear White People - A satirical look at racial tensions in a predominantly white Ivy League college.
- The Hate U Give - Follows a teenage girl navigating the challenges of her identity after witnessing police violence.
- Racial Taboo - Explores the intersections of race, love, and societal expectations.
- Eyes on the Prize - A documentary series depicting the American Civil Rights Movement.
- The Help - Focuses on the lives of Black maids working in white households in the 1960s.
- Talking About Race - A documentary series that addresses various racial issues in contemporary society.
- The Color Purple - Explores themes of race and womanhood in early 20th-century America.
- The New Jim Crow - An examination of race and mass incarceration in the United States.
- The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 - A documentary that highlights the Black Power movement through archival footage.
- For Colored Girls - A drama focusing on the lives of several African American women and their challenges.
- Selma, Lord, Selma - A historical drama about the Selma to Montgomery marches that fought for voting rights.
- Crown Heights - A dramatization of the wrongful conviction of a young Black man in a racially charged atmosphere.
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Examines race and ethics in medical research through the story of Henrietta Lacks.
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Though primarily a comedy, it tackles several issues of race and identity.
- Atlanta - A dramedy that explores race and socio-economic issues in contemporary America.
- The Destruction of Black Civilization - A historical overview of the impact of colonization on African people.
- Daughters of the Dust - Focuses on the Gullah culture and the impact of racism on African American identity.
- America to Me - A documentary series examining issues of race and education in a Chicago high school.
- Trial By Media - Explores how media coverage affects high-profile cases related to race.
- The Killing of the Black Man - A deep dive into police brutality and racial injustice in America.
- Race: The Power of an Illusion - A documentary series exploring race as a social construct rather than a biological one.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
13th
100 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Documentary | 39494 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
The Hate U Give
133 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 43956 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
Selma
127 min
|
2014 | France | Drama | 99458 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
American History X
119 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Drama | 1279640 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
Just Mercy
137 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 85270 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
|
2023 | United States of America | Documentary | 1910 | 4.8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 7 |
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 160159 | 8.8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 8 |
Fruitvale Station
82 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 92568 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
The Butler
132 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 124146 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
Get Out
104 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Thriller | 828622 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
Hidden Figures
127 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 291835 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
BlacKkKlansman
136 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 316072 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 27465 | 6.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 14 |
The Help
146 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 530638 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
The Color Purple
154 min
|
1985 | United States of America | Drama | 104849 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Crown Heights
96 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 3140 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 17 | 2017 | United States of America | Drama | 4284 | 6.4 | Film | HD | |
| 18 |
|
1990 | United States of America | Comedy | 153588 | 7.9 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 19 |
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 99294 | 8.6 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 20 |
Daughters of the Dust
112 min
|
1991 | United States of America | Drama | 3884 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
|
2020 | United States of America | Documentary | 3817 | 7.1 | Serial | Încheiat |
