Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Am I Racist? List

  • 13th - Explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States.
  • I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary that reflects on race relations in America through the unfinished writings of James Baldwin.
  • When They See Us - A dramatization of the true story of the Central Park Five and commentary on racial injustice.
  • The Hate U Give - A narrative that tackles systemic racism and police violence through the story of a young girl.
  • American History X - Examines the roots of hate and the journey to redemption through a story of a reformed neo-Nazi.
  • Get Out - A horror film that serves as a commentary on race relations and societal issues in America.
  • The Butler - Chronicles the life of a White House butler who served through several administrations, highlighting racial tensions.
  • Selma - A historical drama that details the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, focusing on systemic racism.
  • Dear White People - A satirical exploration of race relations on a predominantly white college campus.
  • Black Panther - A superhero film that celebrates African culture while addressing themes of colonization and race.
  • BlacKkKlansman - Based on the true story of an African-American detective who infiltrates the Ku Klux Klan.
  • Moonlight - Explores themes of identity, masculinity, and race through the coming-of-age story of a black man.
  • The Help - Highlights racial tensions in the 1960s through the stories of African American maids in Mississippi.
  • Fruitvale Station - A dramatization of the real-life events leading to the tragic death of Oscar Grant, highlighting police violence.
  • Race - The story of Jesse Owens and his quest to compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics amidst racial tensions.
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of gentrification and identity within the African American community in the Bay Area.
  • High Fidelity - Though primarily about music, it touches on race and relationships in an insightful manner.
  • Sorry to Bother You - A surreal dark comedy that addresses race and class issues in a satirical manner.
  • Watchmen - A TV series that explores systemic racism, particularly in America, through a superhero lens.
  • Master of None - Explores race, culture, and identity through the lens of a second-generation immigrant.
  • The Good Place - Uses comedic elements to explore ethics, morality, and sometimes depicts societal issues including race.
  • Black Mirror - An anthology series that delves into the darker aspects of society, including race-related themes in episodes.
  • Hidden Figures - Highlights the contributions of African-American women in NASA during the civil rights era.
  • The Wire - A complex portrayal of urban life in Baltimore, examining systemic racism, class disparity, and more.
  • Orange Is the New Black - Focuses on issues of race and gender inside a women's prison, exploring various characters' backgrounds.
  • Transparent - While primarily about gender identity, it explores family dynamics and race within modern America.
  • Just Mercy - A biographical legal drama centered on the fight against systemic racism in the justice system.
  • Queen & Slim - A modern tale about love and survival while navigating issues of race and police violence.
  • The 13th Floor - Though a sci-fi film, it explores reality and perception, reminiscent of social commentary on race.
  • The Problem with Apu - Examines the impact of racial stereotypes in media, specifically through the character Apu from The Simpsons.
  • The First Purge - Explores themes of race and systemic oppression through the lens of a horror-thriller.
  • The Chi - A drama series that depicts life and race-related issues in Chicago.
  • Lovecraft Country - Mixes horror and social commentary on race, especially focusing on the experiences of African Americans.
  • All American - A coming-of-age sports drama that tackles race and class issues through an athlete's life.
  • The Night Of - A limited series that examines the complexities of a murder case through the lens of race and ethnicity.
  • Insecure - A comedy that addresses the complexities of race, relationships, and identity in contemporary Los Angeles.
  • The Black Godfather - A documentary celebrating the life of Clarence Avant, highlighting race in Hollywood.
  • Your Honor - A legal drama that dives deep into themes of ethics and racial injustices within the legal system.
  • The Mississippi Burning - A historical drama that examines the investigation of civil rights workers' murders in 1964 Mississippi.
  • Bamboozled - A satirical take on race and stereotypes in American media.

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