Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Malcolm X List

• Selma - Focuses on the civil rights movement and the struggle for equality.
• 12 Years a Slave - Explores themes of racism and the fight for freedom.
• The Help - Tackles racial issues in America during the 1960s.
• Fruitvale Station - A poignant portrayal of racial injustice and its consequences.
• American History X - Examines racism and its impact on individuals and society.
• The Butler - Follows a man's life through the major events in civil rights history.
• Get on the Bus - Focuses on a group of African American men traveling to the Million Man March.
• Do the Right Thing - Explores racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood.
• Ray - Biographical film about a pioneering African American musician facing racism.
• The Color Purple - Addresses issues of race, gender, and empowerment.
• A Raisin in the Sun - Depicts a family's struggle for a better life amidst racial discrimination.
• Bessie - Biographical film about Bessie Smith and the challenges of being an African American artist.
• Just Mercy - Based on a true story about racial injustice in the legal system.
• The Hate U Give - Focuses on police violence and racial identity.
• When They See Us - Dramatizes the wrongful conviction of five Black teenagers in a racially charged case.
• If Beale Street Could Talk - Explores love and injustice in the context of race relations.
• The 13th - Documentary exploring the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration.
• I Am Not Your Negro - Documentary based on James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript about race in America.
• Malcolm X: Make It Plain - Documentary detailing the life and impact of Malcolm X.
• The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution - A documentary about the civil rights group's impact and legacy.
• Harriet - Follows the life of Harriet Tubman and her fight against slavery.
• Black Panther - Explores themes of identity, race, and empowerment in a superhero context.
• La La Land - Though it’s a musical, it touches on themes of dreams and racial dynamics in present-day Los Angeles.
• Small Axe - A collection of films focusing on the lives of London's West Indian community.
• One Night in Miami - Fictional account of a meeting between iconic African American figures discussing implications of civil rights.
• For Colored Girls - An ensemble piece exploring the struggles faced by African American women.
• The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete - Tells a story of survival against a backdrop of systemic poverty and racial discrimination.
• Love & Basketball - Combines personal stories with broader themes of race and female empowerment.
• The Birth of a Nation - A historical drama about Nat Turner's slave rebellion and themes of resistance.
• Talk to Me - Based on a true story of a radio DJ during the civil rights movement.
• Monster's Ball - Explores themes of love and redemption amidst racial tensions.
• The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - A powerful look at the African American experience over several decades.
• A Man Called Adam - Follows a jazz musician and addresses issues of race through music and personal struggles.
• Django Unchained - Addresses slavery from a unique perspective blending history and revenge.
• The Pursuit of Happyness - A true story about perseverance in the face of adversity, touching on economic and racial challenges.
• Hidden Figures - Highlights the contributions of African American women in NASA amid racial discrimination.
• Soul - While animated, it explores personal identity and cultural themes relevant to African Americans.
• The Hate U Give (TV Series) - Explores relationships affected by systemic racism and police violence.