Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson List
- When We Were Kings - Documentary about the famous Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman boxing match, highlighting themes of race and identity.
- The Hurricane - A biographical film about boxer Rubin Carter, wrongfully imprisoned for murder, exploring themes of injustice and racism.
- Ali - A biopic about Muhammad Ali, focusing on his boxing career and political activism during the civil rights movement.
- Cinderella Man - Based on the true story of James J. Braddock, a boxer who overcomes adversity during the Great Depression.
- The Great White Hope - A drama about a white boxer who becomes the heavyweight champion, highlighting racial tensions in early 20th-century America.
- Rocky - The iconic boxing film that explores themes of perseverance and self-determination in the face of adversity.
- Raging Bull - A biographical film about boxer Jake LaMotta, showcasing his turbulent life and struggles with personal demons.
- Southpaw - A story of redemption and the struggles of a boxer to reclaim his life after a personal tragedy.
- The Fighter - A biographical sports drama about amateur boxer Micky Ward's journey to the championship with family drama intertwined.
- Beyond the Mat - Documentary exploring the world of professional wrestling, touching on themes of determination and the pursuit of dreams.
- 42 - A biographical film about Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, tackling racial challenges.
- Selma - Historical drama focusing on the civil rights movement and the struggles faced by African Americans in the 1960s.
- Malcolm X - A biographical film about the civil rights leader, focusing on his life and their fight against systemic racism.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A true story of resilience and overcoming hardships, reflecting the perseverance seen in Jack Johnson's life.
- Fruitvale Station - A biographical drama about a young African American man whose life ends tragically, addressing racial issues in society.
- Hidden Figures - The true story of African American women mathematicians at NASA, showcasing their contributions during the civil rights movement.
- The Butler - A historical drama following an African American butler in the White House over several decades, reflecting civil rights struggles.
- They Call Me Sirr - A documentary highlighting the journey of an African American prison reformer, echoing themes of overcoming adversity.
- Get on Up - A biographical film about James Brown, focusing on his life struggles and breakthroughs in the music industry.
- American History X - A film that tackles themes of racism and redemption through the story of a reformed white supremacist.
- The Help - A drama set in the racially charged atmosphere of the 1960s South, focusing on the lives of African American maids.
- Green Book - A film showcasing an unlikely friendship between an African American pianist and his Italian American driver during the 1960s tour.
- A Beautiful Mind - Follows the life of John Nash, reflecting on the struggles of genius and personal growth similar to Johnson's story.
- The Social Network - A drama about ambition, success, and the personal challenges faced in pursuit of a dream, akin to Jack Johnson's life.
- Boys Don't Cry - A film that addresses topics of identity and prejudice through the life of Brandon Teena, paralleling Johnson's challenges.
- Remember the Titans - A sports drama centered around overcoming racial tensions and building unity in a high school football team.
- The Hate U Give - A film tackling themes of race, identity, and social justice, reflecting broader societal challenges Johnson faced.
- Do the Right Thing - A film that examines racial tensions in New York City, echoing the struggles faced by African Americans like Johnson.
- The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper - A tale of a man evading the system, highlighting individual determination and conflict with authority.
- The Real Rocky - A documentary about the life of Chuck Wepner, the inspiration for Rocky, addressing themes of boxing and resilience.
- The Black Godfather - A documentary on the life of Clarence Avant and his influence in the music industry, celebrating black success amidst adversity.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary focusing on racial discrimination through the unfinished writing of James Baldwin, touching on struggles for equality.
- Spike Lee's Malcolm X - Explores the life of African American leader Malcolm X, highlighting themes of activism and civil rights.
- Just Mercy - A powerful legal drama about racial injustice and the fight against wrongful convictions, echoing Johnson's struggles against racism.
- Chocolat - A drama addressing themes of race and intolerance in a small French village, paralleling societal challenges faced by Johnson.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - A poignant exploration of race and identity in modern America, reminiscent of the historical challenges faced by Jack Johnson.
- Bohemian Rhapsody - A biographical film about Freddie Mercury's life, illustrating themes of resilience and overcoming adversity.
- The Birth of a Nation - A historical drama showcasing the life of Nat Turner, reflecting on rebellion against oppression faced by African Americans.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1996 | United States of America | Documentary | 19274 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 103191 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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2001 | United States of America | Biography | 106377 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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2005 | United States of America | Romance | 199732 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 5 |
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1970 | United States of America | Drama | 2832 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 6 |
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1976 | United States of America | Drama | 636100 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 7 |
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1980 | United States of America | Biography | 383916 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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2015 | United States of America | Action | 261285 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 391606 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 9514 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 103730 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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1992 | United States of America | Biography | 102979 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 14 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 15 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 86396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 18 |
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2001 | United States of America | Biography | 323 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 19 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 26296 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 20 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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2011 | India | Drama | 498104 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2018 | United States of America | Biography | 587421 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2001 | United States of America | Biography | 996118 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 767077 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 25 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 104107 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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2000 | United States of America | Biography | 234392 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 27 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 40892 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 114091 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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1981 | United States of America | Adventure | 1450 | 5.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 30 |
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2011 | United States of America | Documentary | 474 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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2019 | United States of America | Documentary | 1549 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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2017 | Belgium | Documentary | 23707 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 76680 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2000 | United Kingdom | Drama | 203389 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 22135 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | ||
| 36 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Biography | 601396 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 37 |
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1915 | United States of America | Drama | 26560 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
