Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Amend: The Fight for America List

  • 13th - Explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States.
  • Just Mercy - A drama based on true events that highlights social justice issues related to race and the legal system.
  • Selma - Chronicles the historic civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, showcasing the struggle for voting rights.
  • When They See Us - A miniseries about the wrongful conviction of the Central Park Five and systemic racism in the justice system.
  • The 1619 Project - A documentary series that reframes American history by placing the consequences of slavery at its center.
  • The Hate U Give - A film that deals with race relations and police violence through the eyes of a young girl.
  • I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript examining race in America.
  • Fruitvale Station - A drama based on the real-life story of Oscar Grant, highlighting issues of racial profiling and police brutality.
  • The Butler - Follows the life of a White House butler and his experiences during key moments in American civil rights history.
  • American History X - Addresses themes of racism and redemption through the story of a former neo-Nazi skinhead.
  • Black Panther - Explores the complexities of race and identity within the context of a fictional African nation.
  • The New Jim Crow - A documentary based on Michelle Alexander's book addressing mass incarceration and racial discrimination.
  • The Central Park Five - Documentary retelling the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of five black teenagers in the 1989 case.
  • Spotlight - Investigative journalism exposing systemic issues within the Catholic Church relating to abuse and accountability.
  • A Ballerina's Tale - Documents the life of Misty Copeland, addressing race and representation in ballet.
  • The Help - Explores the lives of African American maids in the 1960s South and their interactions with white families.
  • Hidden Figures - Tells the story of three black women who played vital roles at NASA during the Space Race.
  • Malcolm X - A biographical film about the influential civil rights leader, showcasing his life and struggles.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Based on the true story of Brandon Teena, confronting gender identity and societal prejudices.
  • The Wire - A series that dives deep into social issues affecting Baltimore, including race, poverty, and law enforcement.
  • The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story - Examines the highly publicized trial of O.J. Simpson, focusing on racial tensions and media representation.
  • Dear White People - A satirical series that addresses racial tensions and identity within a predominantly white Ivy League college.
  • The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution - A documentary exploring the Black Panther Party's role in American history and the fight for civil rights.
  • A Raisin in the Sun - Focuses on a struggling African American family in Chicago dealing with race and socioeconomic issues.
  • For Colored Girls - Interweaves the stories of several women of color, addressing issues of race, gender, and personal struggle.
  • The Fire Next Time - A documentary examining race relations in America through historical and contemporary lenses.
  • American Soul - Follows the true story behind the iconic 'Soul Train' dance show and its impact on black American culture.
  • Rise Up: The Movement That Changed America - A documentary detailing the rise of various movements for civil rights for African Americans throughout history.
  • The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Explores race, ethics, and medical research through the story of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells.
  • The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Based on historical events regarding the anti-Vietnam War protests and the fight for justice.
  • The Color Purple - Based on Alice Walker's novel, it addresses racism and sexism through the lives of African American women.
  • Get Out - A horror film that reflects racial tension and the societal experiences of black Americans.
  • Small Axe - An anthology series that depicts historical and contemporary experiences of the British West Indian community.
  • Black Lives Matter: A Movement for Our Lives - A documentary focusing on the contemporary movement against racial injustice in America.
  • One Night in Miami - Fictional account of a meeting between prominent Black figures discussing race and identity in 1960s America.
  • Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982–1992 - A documentary chronicling the events leading up to the Los Angeles riots and issues of race and policing.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
13th
13th
100 min
2016 United States of America 37917 8.2 Movie Released
2
Just Mercy
Just Mercy
137 min
2019 United States of America 76680 7.6 Movie Released
3
Selma
Selma
127 min
2014 France 95930 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
4
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
5
The 1619 Project
The 1619 Project
60 min
SS 1 EP 6
2023 United States of America 1752 4.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
6
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
133 min
2018 United States of America 40892 7.5 Movie Released
7 2017 Belgium 23707 7.9 Movie Released
8 2013 United States of America 86396 7.5 Movie Released
9
The Butler
The Butler
132 min
2013 United States of America 120207 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
10 1998 United States of America 1197920 8.5 Movie Released R
11
Black Panther
Black Panther
135 min
2018 United States of America 847166 7.3 Movie Released PG-13
12 2012 United States of America 7978 7.7 Movie Released NR
13
Spotlight
Spotlight
129 min
2015 United States of America 506139 8.1 Movie Released R
14 2015 United States of America 717 6.4 Movie Released G
15
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
16
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
127 min
2016 United States of America 259836 7.8 Movie Released
17
Malcolm X
Malcolm X
202 min
1992 United States of America 102979 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
18
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
19
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
20
Dear White People
Dear White People
30 min
SS 4 EP 40
2017 United States of America 26521 6.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
21 2015 United States of America 2153 7.4 Movie Released
22 1961 United States of America 9781 8 Movie Released
23 2010 United States of America 8229 6.2 Movie Released R
24
The Fire Next Time
The Fire Next Time
96 min
SS 1 EP 2
1993 United States of America 315 6 Serie Ended NR
25
American Soul
American Soul
40 min
SS 2 EP 18
2019 628 7.1 Serie Ended TV-14
26 2018 United States of America 53 6.2 Movie Released
27 2017 United States of America 4040 6.4 Movie Released
28 2020 United States of America 195300 7.7 Movie Released R
29 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
30
Get Out
Get Out
104 min
2017 United States of America 717300 7.8 Movie Released R
31
Small Axe
Small Axe
80 min
SS 1 EP 5
2020 United Kingdom 5309 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
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