Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Do the Right Thing List

• Malcolm X - Both explore the complexities of race relations in America and feature powerful storytelling.
• 12 Angry Men - Similar themes of justice and moral responsibility in a racially charged setting.
• Selma - Focuses on the civil rights movement, highlighting racial tension and activism.
• Fruitvale Station - A poignant story addressing racial profiling and police violence.
• The Hate U Give - Deals with issues of race, police violence, and social justice from a young perspective.
• American History X - Explores themes of racism, redemption, and the cycle of violence.
• Crash - Intertwined stories that examine racial and social tensions in Los Angeles.
• Get Out - Combines social commentary on race issues with horror and suspense.
• A Raisin in the Sun - Focused on the aspirations and struggles of a Black family in a racially divided society.
• Boys N the Hood - Explores the challenges faced by young Black men in an urban setting.
• The Butler - Covers significant moments in American history through the life of a Black White House butler.
• BlacKkKlansman - A story based on a true event that tackles racism with a mix of drama and humor.
• The Help - Highlights the racial divides and the struggle for equality in a southern town.
• Do the Right Thing - Highly regarded for its exploration of race relations, community dynamics, and social issues.
• The Wire - Offers a raw and realistic view of urban life and systemic issues, including race.
• Dear White People - A sharp social commentary on race and identity within a university setting.
• Southside With You - Focuses on the relationship between Barack and Michelle Obama against a backdrop of social issues.
• The Manchurian Candidate - Explores themes of race and manipulation in the context of political unrest.
• Orange Is the New Black - Explores race, class, and gender issues in a prison setting.
• When They See Us - A powerful dramatization of the Central Park Five case, addressing racism in the legal system.
• Just Mercy - Explores the flaws in the justice system with a focus on racial inequities.
• The Night Of - Examines race and the criminal justice system through a gripping, interconnected story.
• The Intouchables - While different in tone, it explores unlikely friendships across social and racial divides.
• Atlanta - A dark comedy that addresses issues of race, class, and culture in contemporary America.
• I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary that dives deep into race relations in America through the lens of James Baldwin.
• Philadelphia - Tackles issues of discrimination and injustice within the context of race and AIDS.
• Black Mirror: White Christmas - Offers social commentary on human behaviors, including race and technology.
• The Pursuit of Happyness - A story of struggle and perseverance in the face of socio-economic challenges.
• The 13th - A documentary that analyzes the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the U.S.
• In the Heat of the Night - Focuses on race relations and societal issues in a southern town.
• Bamboozled - A satirical take on race in the media that highlights stereotypes and societal issues.
• The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of identity, race, and gentrification in contemporary urban life.
• The Color Purple - A powerful narrative about the struggles of Black women dealing with racism and sexism.
• Purge: Election Year - While primarily a horror film, it touches on racial and class issues within its narrative.
• Requiem for a Dream - Explores themes of addiction and desperation within society, highlighting urban struggles.
• Night Catches Us - Centers around the struggles of Black activists in the post-civil rights era.
• Soul Food - A dramatic portrayal of family dynamics influenced by race and culture.
• Twelve Years a Slave - A harrowing depiction of slavery and its scars on race relations in America.
• Go Tell It on the Mountain - An exploration of race, family, and faith in a historical context.
• The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution - A documentary that traces and analyzes the history of the Black Panther Party.
• The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Although a different genre, it similarly critiques moral dilemmas in society.