Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Roots List
- 12 Years a Slave - A powerful historical drama that depicts the harsh realities of slavery.
- The Help - Explores racial tensions and the lives of African American maids in the 1960s.
- Amistad - A historical film about a mutiny aboard a slave ship and the legal battle that followed.
- Selma - Highlights a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
- Roots: The Next Generations - A follow-up miniseries that continues the story of the Kinte family.
- Malcolm X - A biographical film about the life and struggles of the civil rights leader.
- The Butler - Follows a White House butler who served several presidents and witnessed the civil rights movement.
- Black Panther - Explores themes of identity, heritage, and cultural pride in African history.
- Hidden Figures - Tells the story of African American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race.
- Django Unchained - A revenge-driven narrative set against the backdrop of American slavery.
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - A miniseries chronicling the life of an African American woman from slavery to the civil rights movement.
- If Beale Street Could Talk - A poignant story about love and injustice in 1970s America.
- The Color Purple - A tale of resilience and empowerment of African American women in the early 20th century.
- 12 Years a Slave: The Companion Book - Companion material that offers deeper insight into the themes of the film and slavery.
- The Underground Railroad - A limited series that follows the harrowing journey of a young enslaved woman.
- Freedom Summer - A documentary exploring the civil rights movement's efforts in Mississippi.
- Just Mercy - The story of a lawyer fighting for the rights of a wrongly convicted man.
- The New Negroes - A show discussing the legacy of African American culture and its evolution.
- A Raisin in the Sun - A classic that explores African American aspirations and struggles in 1950s Chicago.
- The Long Walk Home - Depicts the Montgomery Bus Boycott through the lens of two women.
- Get on Up - A biographical film about the life of James Brown and the socio-political context of his time.
- The Hate U Give - A contemporary exploration of race relations and activism.
- American History X - Addresses racism and its consequences in American society.
- Bessie - A biopic about legendary blues singer Bessie Smith and her impact on music.
- Crown Heights - The story of a wrongful conviction and the fight for justice.
- Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America - A documentary providing a historical overview of racism in the U.S.
- The Black Candle - A documentary focused on the history and culture of African Americans.
- Eve's Bayou - A coming-of-age film set in the 1960s that addresses family and community dynamics.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of belonging and gentrification within the African American community.
- Mudbound - Explores race and inequality in the post-WWII American South.
- The Photograph - A romantic drama that also touches on themes of legacy and family.
- The Spook Who Sat by the Door - A film that centers on a Black man who becomes a CIA agent and uses his position to assist his community.
- Barbershop - A film centered around a barbershop in a Black community, discussing broader social issues.
- The 24th - A historical drama about the African American soldiers of the 24th Infantry Regiment.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A true story of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
- Fruitvale Station - Based on the true story of Oscar Grant, addressing issues of police violence.
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Explores the life of Henrietta Lacks and the implications of her cells on medical research.
- The Red Line - A limited series that explores the impact of race in America through interlocking stories.
- The Secret Life of Bees - A coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement.
- One Night in Miami - Imagines a meeting between iconic figures in the civil rights movement.
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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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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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1997 | United States of America | Biography | 83513 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 5 |
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1979 | United States of America | Biography | 2824 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | |
| 6 |
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1992 | United States of America | Biography | 102979 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 7 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 8 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 847166 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 9 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 1718800 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 | 1974 | United States of America | Drama | 2569 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | ||
| 12 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 52848 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1985 | United States of America | Drama | 98350 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 8668 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 15 |
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2014 | United States of America | Documentary | 234 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2019 | Comedy | 95 | 7.1 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 | |
| 18 |
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1961 | United States of America | Drama | 9781 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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1990 | United States of America | Drama | 4947 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 20 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 26296 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 21 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 4842 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 2951 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 | 2022 | United States of America | Documentary | 1240 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | ||
| 26 |
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1991 | United Kingdom | Drama | 361 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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1997 | United States of America | Drama | 11783 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 22135 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | ||
| 29 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 54952 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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2020 | Canada | Drama | 6273 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 31 |
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1973 | United States of America | Action | 1599 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 32 |
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2002 | United States of America | Comedy | 33830 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 33 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 1082 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 35 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 86396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 36 | 2017 | United States of America | Biography | 4040 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | ||
| 37 |
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2019 | Crime | 1136 | 5.9 | Serie | Ended | ||
| 38 |
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2008 | United States of America | Family | 28197 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
