Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to I Am Not Your Negro List

  • 13th - Explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States.
  • When They See Us - A limited series that addresses systemic racism and wrongful convictions in the case of the Central Park Five.
  • Selma - Chronicles the civil rights movement and the struggles against racial discrimination.
  • The Hate U Give - Focuses on the impact of police violence and systemic racism on a young girl's life.
  • Fruitvale Station - A poignant story based on the real-life events leading to the death of Oscar Grant, exploring race and police interaction.
  • Get Out - A horror film that examines racism and cultural appropriation in a unique way.
  • Black Panther - A culturally significant film that addresses race, identity, and empowerment in the context of superhero lore.
  • American History X - Explores themes of racism, redemption, and the impact of hate across generational lines.
  • Malcolm X - A biographical portrayal of the famous civil rights activist and his life’s struggles against racism.
  • The Butler - Chronicles decades of American history through the perspective of a White House butler who witnesses pivotal events.
  • Loving - Based on the real-life couple whose marriage triggered a landmark Supreme Court case against interracial marriage bans.
  • The Help - A story set in the 1960s that sheds light on the lives and struggles of African American maids in the South.
  • A Raisin in the Sun - Focuses on the challenges faced by an African American family in 1950s Chicago, addressing themes of racism and identity.
  • Do the Right Thing - A powerful film that deals with racial tension and community issues in a Brooklyn neighborhood.
  • The 24th - Based on the history of the 24th Infantry Regiment, it addresses issues of racism in the military.
  • Just Mercy - A biographical drama that sheds light on racial injustice and wrongful convictions through the story of Bryan Stevenson.
  • Behind the Movement - A docudrama portraying the events surrounding the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Rosa Parks' activism.
  • Sorry to Bother You - A satirical commentary on race and capitalism in modern America, with a unique narrative style.
  • Meet the Blacks - A satirical take on societal issues, focusing on the African American experience during a fictional purge night.
  • A Good Day to Be Black & Sexy - An indie film that explores contemporary relationships and racial dynamics among African Americans.
  • The Watermelon Woman - A groundbreaking film that explores issues of race, sexuality, and identity in the filmmaking industry.
  • I Am MLK Jr. - An exploration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., addressing civil rights and activism.
  • Harriet - A biographical film about Harriet Tubman's life and her fight against slavery, showcasing themes of resistance and freedom.
  • Bamboozled - A satirical film that critiques media representations of African Americans and stereotypes.
  • See You Yesterday - A time-travel film that addresses systemic racism and its effects on African American youth.
  • Queen & Slim - A fugitive love story that highlights issues of race, identity, and police violence.
  • The Birth of a Nation - A historical drama about Nat Turner's slave rebellion, addressing themes of resistance against oppression.
  • Dear White People - A satirical series that explores race relations and cultural identity on a college campus.
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of gentrification, identity, and the African American experience in modern America.
  • The Black Candle - A documentary that examines the history and culture of African Americans in the United States.
  • Our Kind of People - A television series that explores the lives of affluent African Americans and the dynamics within their communities.
  • Soul Food - Explores the lives and relationships of an African American family, addressing themes of love, resilience, and identity.
  • The Color Purple - A powerful adaptation of the novel that addresses racism, sexism, and the strength of African American women.
  • The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution - A documentary that explores the rise and impact of the Black Panther Party in the civil rights movement.
  • Chiraq - A contemporary modern adaptation of Lysistrata that tackles issues of gun violence and race in Chicago.
  • POC: Pieces of Color - A series that delves into the personal stories and experiences of people of color, touching on issues of race.
  • The Trayvon Martin Story - A documentary that examines the events and implications of the Trayvon Martin case and its impact on race relations.
  • Crown Heights - Tells the story of racial tensions and injustices faced by an innocent man wrongfully convicted.
  • The Hate U Give (Series) - A potential series adaptation that can further explore racial injustices in ongoing systemic issues.

Last updated: 2024-09-25 17:22:23

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
13th
13th
100 min
2016 United States of America 37917 8.2 Movie Released
2
When They See Us
When They See Us
75 min
SS 1 EP 4
2019 United States of America 140834 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
3
Selma
Selma
127 min
2014 France 95930 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
4
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
133 min
2018 United States of America 40892 7.5 Movie Released
5 2013 United States of America 86396 7.5 Movie Released
6
Get Out
Get Out
104 min
2017 United States of America 717300 7.8 Movie Released R
7
Black Panther
Black Panther
135 min
2018 United States of America 847166 7.3 Movie Released PG-13
8 1998 United States of America 1197920 8.5 Movie Released R
9
Malcolm X
Malcolm X
202 min
1992 United States of America 102979 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
10
The Butler
The Butler
132 min
2013 United States of America 120207 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
11
Loving
Loving
123 min
2016 United Kingdom 37040 7 Movie Released PG-13
12
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
13 1961 United States of America 9781 8 Movie Released
14 1989 United States of America 114091 8 Movie Released R
15
The 24th
The 24th
101 min
2020 United States of America 1082 6.4 Movie Released R
16
Just Mercy
Just Mercy
137 min
2019 United States of America 76680 7.6 Movie Released
17 2018 United States of America 142 6.7 Movie Released PG
18 2018 United States of America 89279 6.9 Movie Released
19 2016 United States of America 37970 4.8 Movie Released R
20 2008 520 4.9 Movie Released
21 1997 United States of America 3886 7.1 Movie Released
22
I Am MLK Jr.
I Am MLK Jr.
91 min
2018 United States of America 189 7.1 Movie Released
23
Harriet
Harriet
125 min
2019 United States of America 31096 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
24
Bamboozled
Bamboozled
136 min
2000 United States of America 12445 6.7 Movie Released R
25 2019 United States of America 11707 5.3 Movie Released
26
Queen & Slim
Queen & Slim
131 min
2019 Canada 34948 7.1 Movie Released
27 1915 United States of America 26560 6.1 Movie Released PG
28
Dear White People
Dear White People
30 min
SS 4 EP 40
2017 United States of America 26521 6.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
29 2019 United States of America 22135 7.3 Movie Released
30 1991 United Kingdom 361 6.3 Movie Released
31
Our Kind of People
Our Kind of People
44 min
SS 1 EP 12
2021 United States of America 1731 6.1 Serie Canceled TV-14
32
Soul Food
Soul Food
114 min
1997 United States of America 9105 7 Movie Released R
33 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
34 2015 United States of America 2153 7.4 Movie Released
35
Crown Heights
Crown Heights
96 min
2017 United States of America 2951 6.7 Movie Released
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