Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Roots: The Next Generations List

  • Queen Sugar - Explores the struggles and legacy of a Black family in the South.
  • The Book of Negroes - Follows the life of a Black woman during slavery and her journey for freedom.
  • 12 Years a Slave - A powerful depiction of the life of a man who was enslaved and fought for his freedom.
  • The Help - Centers on African American maids in the 1960s South and their stories.
  • Selma - Chronicles a significant event in the civil rights movement, focusing on a historic march.
  • Underground - Follows a group of enslaved individuals on the Underground Railroad.
  • The Butler - A historical drama about an African American butler who serves multiple presidents.
  • Django Unchained - A revenge story that explores themes of slavery and freedom.
  • Amistad - Based on the true story of a slave ship revolt and the ensuing legal battle.
  • When They See Us - A powerful miniseries about the wrongful conviction of the Central Park Five.
  • The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - A historical drama about a woman's life from slavery to the civil rights movement.
  • Harriet - A biographical film about the life of Harriet Tubman and her escape from slavery.
  • Still Here - An exploration of life in African American communities and their historical struggles.
  • Just Mercy - Based on true stories of the fight against racial injustice in the legal system.
  • Better Angel - Focuses on personal and societal struggles related to race and identity.
  • Philadelphia - A landmark film addressing issues of discrimination and HIV/AIDS.
  • Inside Man - A heist film with themes of race and justice in a diverse urban setting.
  • The Color Purple - Explores the lives of African American women in the early 20th century.
  • Fences - A look at African American life in the 1950s and the struggles faced during that time.
  • Malcolm X - A biographical film about the life of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
  • Hidden Figures - The story of African American women who were crucial to NASA's early missions.
  • Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed - A documentary exploring the historical narratives of African Americans.
  • The New York Times Presents: The Killing of Breonna Taylor - A documentary examining the impact of racial injustice and police violence.
  • The 1619 Project - A documentary series that explores the legacy of slavery in America.
  • Fruitvale Station - A biographical film about the life and death of Oscar Grant, addressing racial issues.
  • The Different World - A television series that explores African American culture and college life.
  • Atlanta - A contemporary series that examines race and cultural identity in modern America.
  • Scandal - Features a strong Black female lead and addresses themes of power and race.
  • Lovecraft Country - A genre-bending series that tackles systemic racism through a horror lens.
  • Black Mirror - Episodes often reflect social issues, including race and identity complexities.
  • Empire - Follows a hip-hop dynasty and addresses family, race, and power dynamics.
  • Roc - A sitcom centered on an African American family, highlighting cultural issues.
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - A sitcom that explores African American life in a comedic yet poignant way.
  • Americanah - Explores race and identity through the lens of Nigerian immigrants in America.
  • The Chi - Follows a group of residents in Chicago, highlighting the struggles of the Black community.
  • Dear White People - A satirical look at race relations in a predominantly white college environment.
  • The Underground Railroad - An adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about escaping slavery.
  • Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker - The biopic of a pioneering African American female entrepreneur.
  • Going Back Home: The Experience - Explores the Black experience, focusing on identity and legacy.
  • The 4400 - Includes themes of social justice and the fight against systemic discrimination.
  • American Crime - Anthology series that addresses social issues, including race and injustice.

Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:47:44

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Queen Sugar
Queen Sugar
60 min
SS 7 EP 88
2016 United States of America 5841 7.8 Serie Ended TV-14
2
The Book of Negroes
The Book of Negroes
45 min
SS 1 EP 6
2015 United States of America 2294 7.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
3 2013 United States of America 747033 8.1 Movie Released
4
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
5
Selma
Selma
127 min
2014 France 95930 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
6
Underground
Underground
170 min
1995 Bulgaria 61647 8 Movie Released
7
The Butler
The Butler
132 min
2013 United States of America 120207 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
8 2012 United States of America 1718800 8.5 Movie Released R
9
Amistad
Amistad
155 min
1997 United States of America 83513 7.3 Movie Released
10
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
11 1974 United States of America 2569 7.9 Movie Released
12
Harriet
Harriet
125 min
2019 United States of America 31096 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
13
Still Here
Still Here
99 min
2020 United States of America 1021 5.5 Movie Released
14
Just Mercy
Just Mercy
137 min
2019 United States of America 76680 7.6 Movie Released
15
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
126 min
1993 United States of America 260292 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
16
Inside Man
Inside Man
129 min
2006 United States of America 402328 7.6 Movie Released
17 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
18
Fences
Fences
139 min
2016 Canada 119144 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
19
Malcolm X
Malcolm X
202 min
1992 United States of America 102979 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
20
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
127 min
2016 United States of America 259836 7.8 Movie Released
21
The 1619 Project
The 1619 Project
60 min
SS 1 EP 6
2023 United States of America 1752 4.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
22 2013 United States of America 86396 7.5 Movie Released
23
Atlanta
Atlanta
36 min
SS 4 EP 41
2016 United States of America 89841 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
24
Scandal
Scandal
43 min
SS 7 EP 124
2012 United States of America 80291 7.7 Serie Ended TV-14
25
Lovecraft Country
Lovecraft Country
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2020 United States of America 47857 7.1 Serie Canceled TV-MA
26
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
75 min
SS 7 EP 32
2011 United Kingdom 650583 8.7 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
27
Empire
Empire
43 min
SS 6 EP 102
2015 United States of America 41374 7.4 Serie Ended TV-14
28
Roc
Roc
30 min
SS 3 EP 72
1991 1973 7.4 Serie Ended
29
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
23 min
SS 6 EP 148
1990 United States of America 146099 7.9 Serie Ended TV-PG
30
The Chi
The Chi
45 min
SS 6 EP 66
2018 United States of America 8380 7.6 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
31
Dear White People
Dear White People
30 min
SS 4 EP 40
2017 United States of America 26521 6.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
32
The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad
58 min
SS 1 EP 10
2021 United States of America 8668 7.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
33 2020 United States of America 13878 7.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
34
The 4400
The 4400
42 min
SS 4 EP 44
2004 United States of America 47089 7.3 Serie Ended TV-14
35
American Crime
American Crime
45 min
SS 3 EP 29
2015 United States of America 10185 7.7 Serie Canceled TV-14
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