black activist movies

Rustin (2023)
6.7 / 10

Drama, History

Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on...

Queen & Slim (2019)
7.142 / 10

Drama, Romance, Crime

While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation...

The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
7.7 / 10

Drama, History

What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.

Coonskin (1975)
5.97 / 10

Drama, Animation, Comedy, Crime

Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox rise to the top of the crime ranks in Harlem by going up against a con-man, a racist cop, and the...

Black Thoughts (2020)
1 / 10

Documentary

A man that is a stranger, is an incredibly easy man to hate. However, walking in a stranger’s shoes, even for a short while, can transform a...

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011)
7.6 / 10

Documentary, History

Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in US society from 1967 to 1975. It features footage of the movement shot by Swedish journalists...

Deep It (2016)
7.3 / 10

Drama, Crime

Deep It is a powerful drama that explores the real impact of carrying a knife on young people and their communities. The message is loud and clear,...

Cops and Robbers (2020)
6.7 / 10

Animation

Animation and activism unite in this multimedia spoken-word response to police brutality and racial injustice.

Oproerkraaiers (2020)
0 / 10

Documentary

It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet (2020)
2 / 10

Documentary, Music

By the dawn of the 21st century, hip-hop sales had reached an all-time high, but one thing has remained the same. The doors were still locked, and...

City of Blood (1983)
3.3 / 10

Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Horror, Drama

A medical examiner investigating a series of prostitute murders discovers that the culprit is an ancient tribal witch doctor come back to life.

The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (2022)
8 / 10

Documentary

Beyond her historic role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, this comprehensive dive into Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks sheds light on her extensive...

Every 9 Hours (2019)
7 / 10

Drama

From acclaimed novelist Jim St. Germain (A Stone of Hope), a modern-day exploration of skin color and gender and how they affect one's ability to...

The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971)
6.9 / 10

Documentary

Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its...

Community Patrol (2018)
10 / 10

Documentary, Crime, Drama

It’s been widely reported that Detroit is making a comeback, but long-term residents of Detroit’s mostly black neighborhoods aren’t seeing much...

Paul Robeson: 20th Century Renaissance Man, Entertainer & Activist (1994)
0 / 10

Documentary, History

Paul Robeson was a celebrated African-American Actor, Athlete, Singer, Writer, and Civil Rights Activist. Robeson's many achievements are chronicled...

Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power (2004)
0 / 10

Documentary, History

Rob Williams was an African-American living in Monroe, North Carolina in the 1950s and 1960s. Living with injustice and oppression, many...

Injustice System (2021)
0 / 10

Documentary

A Mother struggles to deal with the unknown condition of her incarcerated son during the worst pandemic in over 100 years.

There Will Be Glitter (2009)
0 / 10

Documentary

A story about the GLBTQ community at Gettysburg College: students and faculty, past and present. Enjoy a glimpse of their lives as they discuss...

Black Bus Stop (2019)
5 / 10

Documentary, History

Students reclaim a popular gathering spot on the campus of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.