Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman List
- Roots - Both explore African American history and the struggle for freedom and identity.
- The Help - Deals with racism and the lives of African American maids in the 1960s.
- 12 Years a Slave - Portrays the brutal realities of slavery and the journey to freedom.
- Selma - Focuses on the civil rights movement and the fight for African American voting rights.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Examines African American family struggles and dreams in the face of adversity.
- Mississippi Burning - Explores the FBI's investigation into the disappearance of civil rights activists.
- The Color Purple - Highlights the life and struggles of African American women in the South.
- Fences - Tackles issues of race and family dynamics in the mid-20th century.
- Beloved - Deals with the haunting past of slavery and its effects on the present.
- The Butler - Chronicles the life of a White House butler who serves several presidents and witnesses the changes in America.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - Focuses on overcoming adversity and the struggle for a better life.
- Just Mercy - Explores themes of injustice and the legal struggles of an African American man.
- When They See Us - Based on the true story of the Central Park Five and the injustices they faced.
- Freedom Writers - A teacher inspires her at-risk students to embrace education in the face of adversity.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Explores themes of race, family, and the struggle for acceptance in 1960s America.
- Deadwood - Explores early American society and the struggles for power and identity.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary reflecting on race relations in America using James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript.
- The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness - Documentary exploring systemic racism and the criminal justice system in America.
- The Express - Based on the true story of Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy.
- Antwone Fisher - Follows the journey of a young African American man overcoming his traumatic past.
- Ray - A biopic about Ray Charles exploring his struggles with blindness and racism.
- The Underground Railroad - A limited series depicting the harrowing journey of a young slave seeking freedom.
- American History X - Explores themes of racism and redemption through the experiences of its characters.
- The Grapes of Wrath - Depicts hardship and struggle during the Great Depression, similar to the resilience themes.
- Black Panther - Focuses on identity, heritage, and empowerment of the African American community.
- The Long Walk Home - Set during the Montgomery bus boycott, it highlights the fight for civil rights.
- A United Kingdom - Based on a true story involving racial issues and marriage across cultural divides.
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Examines racism in America through the lens of a child's innocence.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores issues of gentrification and identity in the African American community.
- Little Fires Everywhere - Explores themes of motherhood, race, and societal tensions in a suburban setting.
- Hidden Figures - Highlights the contributions of African American women in NASA during the Space Race.
- Beale Street Could Talk - Explores themes of love and injustice in the face of systemic racism.
- Selma Lord Selma - A children's film depicting a true story of the civil rights movement.
- Boyz n the Hood - Examines life in South Central Los Angeles and the effects of systemic issues on African American youth.
- The 24th - Based on the true story of the all-Black 24th Infantry Regiment and their fight for justice.
- Southern Comfort - A documentary that examines the lives of transgender individuals in the South, sharing experiences of resilience.
- Proud Mary - Features a strong African American woman navigating a life of challenges and redemption.
- The Hate U Give - Examines racism and the impact of police violence on a young African American girl.
- The Black Candle - A documentary on the African American experience in America, exploring history and struggles.
- Django Unchained - A fictional story that addresses themes of slavery and justice in American history.
- Crown Heights - Based on the true story of a man wrongfully convicted, showcasing issues of race and injustice.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1977 | Biography | 19100 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | NR | |
| 2 |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 5 |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1988 | United States of America | Crime | 112703 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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2016 | Canada | Drama | 119144 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 9 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 9636 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 11 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 12 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 14 |
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2007 | Germany | Crime | 86020 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 15 |
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2008 | United States of America | Family | 28197 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 16 |
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2004 | United States of America | Crime | 119179 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 17 |
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2017 | Belgium | Documentary | 23707 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2008 | Germany | Drama | 22968 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 19 |
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2002 | United States of America | Biography | 38751 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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2004 | United States of America | Drama | 158365 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 8668 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 22 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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1940 | United States of America | Drama | 100940 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 24 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 847166 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 25 |
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1990 | United States of America | Drama | 4947 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 26 |
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2016 | Czech Republic | Biography | 17069 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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1962 | United States of America | Crime | 335560 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 28 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 22135 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | ||
| 29 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 56192 | 7.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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1991 | United States of America | Crime | 156880 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 1082 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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1981 | United States of America | Action | 22346 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 10913 | 5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 36 |
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1991 | United Kingdom | Drama | 361 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 37 |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 1718800 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 38 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 2951 | 6.7 | Movie | Released |
