Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Book of Negroes List
- 12 Years a Slave - Both portray the harrowing experiences of enslaved individuals and their struggle for freedom.
- Roots - A landmark miniseries that chronicles the history of an African American family from slavery to freedom.
- The Butler - Depicts the life of an African American butler serving in the White House, touching on historical racial issues.
- The Color Purple - Explores the lives of African American women in the early 20th century, dealing with racism and sexism.
- Selma - Focuses on a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement, highlighting struggles against oppression.
- The Help - Explores the relationships between black maids and their white employers in the 1960s South.
- The Amistad - Centers around a slave ship mutiny and the legal battle that follows, addressing issues of freedom and justice.
- Danielle Steel's The Ring - A story about love, loss, and the struggle for identity, similar in emotional depth.
- Beloved - Based on Toni Morrison's novel, exploring the haunting legacy of slavery.
- Black Panther - Explicitly features African heritage and the ongoing issues of identity and empowerment.
- Underground - A series depicting the Underground Railroad and the fight for slaves' freedom.
- The Good Lord Bird - A dramatization of the life of abolitionist John Brown and the tumultuous period leading to the Civil War.
- Freedom - Follows various characters' efforts to escape from slavery, depicting courageous journeys.
- Twelve Years a Slave - Relates tales of survival and resilience in the face of brutal slavery.
- Django Unchained - A genre-defying film that tackles slavery with a mix of action and narrative.
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Explores themes of race, ethics and the legacy of medical exploitation.
- When They See Us - A powerful depiction of racial injustice and wrongful conviction, drawing parallels to past racial injustices.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of identity, race, and connection to place.
- The Hate U Give - Focuses on racial issues and speaks to the contemporary struggles of African Americans.
- A United Kingdom - A historical drama about interracial love and political struggles in the 1940s.
- Get Out - A modern horror film that addresses racial tensions through its unsettling narrative.
- Hidden Figures - Features the overlooked contributions of African American women in the space race.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary that delves into the history of racism in America through the words of James Baldwin.
- The Central Park Five - A documentary that explores a notorious wrongful conviction of black teenagers, highlighting systemic injustice.
- The Last O.G. - Combines humor and serious themes of race and redemption in America.
- American Horror Story: Roanoke - Contains themes of haunting history and racial issues interwoven into its narrative.
- Mr. Church - A heartwarming story exploring the relationship between a black man and a struggling family.
- Straight Outta Compton - Explores the lives of African American musicians and the socio-political challenges they faced.
- The Birth of a Nation - Portrays the story of Nat Turner and the slave rebellion in the 1830s.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Themes of empowerment and resistance against oppression, although in a martial arts context.
- Selma, Lord, Selma - A portrayal of the civil rights movement through the eyes of a young girl, showcasing resilience and hope.
- Malcolm X - A biographical film about the life of Malcolm X and his struggles for civil rights.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A deeply moving story of perseverance and triumph against adversity.
- Snowfall - Explores the social and political issues in Los Angeles in the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic.
- The Underground Railroad - Adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that chronicles the harrowing journey of a slave seeking freedom.
- Our Kind of People - Focuses on members of a wealthy African American community, exploring themes of identity and ambition.
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Explores the complexities of race, ethics, and medical research through the story of Henrietta Lacks.
- Freedom Road - Follows a former slave's struggles after the Civil War, emphasizing themes of identity and belonging.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 747033 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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1977 | Biography | 19100 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | NR | |
| 3 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 4 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 6 |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 9636 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 847166 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 9 |
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1995 | Bulgaria | Comedy | 61647 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2020 | United States of America | Comedy | 7539 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 11 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 2220 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 1718800 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 | 2017 | United States of America | Biography | 4040 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | ||
| 14 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 140834 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 15 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 22135 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | ||
| 16 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2016 | Czech Republic | Biography | 17069 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2017 | United States of America | Horror | 717300 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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2017 | Belgium | Documentary | 23707 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 7978 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 22 |
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2018 | United States of America | Comedy | 3983 | 7 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 23 |
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2016 | United States of America | Comedy | 31641 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 24 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Biography | 220623 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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1915 | United States of America | Drama | 26560 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 26 |
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2000 | China | Adventure | 283356 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 27 |
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1999 | United States of America | Drama | 593 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | G |
| 28 |
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1992 | United States of America | Biography | 102979 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 29 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 30 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 32798 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 8668 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 32 |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 1731 | 6.1 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
| 33 |
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1979 | United States of America | Drama | 208 | 5.7 | Movie | Released |
