Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Selma List

• 12 Years a Slave - Explores historical struggles for freedom and civil rights.
• The Help - Focuses on racial inequality and the fight for social justice.
• Malcolm X - Biographical film about civil rights leader Malcolm X.
• Fruitvale Station - A poignant portrayal of racial injustice and its consequences.
• Spotlight - Investigative journalism uncovering systemic issues.
• The Butler - Follows a White House butler's life through the Civil Rights Movement.
• A Raisin in the Sun - Explores themes of race, identity, and housing discrimination.
• Do the Right Thing - Addresses racial tensions and social justice in America.
• The 13th - Documentary on race, justice, and mass incarceration in the U.S.
• Selma, Lord, Selma - Dramatizes the civil rights movement's events in Selma.
• The Civil Rights Movement - Documentary series on the fight for civil rights in America.
• Freedom Riders - Documentary about the activists who fought for civil rights.
• Boys Don't Cry - Focuses on social justice and the struggles of marginalized identities.
• Just Mercy - A legal drama centered on the fight against racial injustice in the justice system.
• The Hate U Give - Explores themes of racial identity and activism in society.
• When They See Us - Miniseries about the wrongful conviction of five teens in a racially charged case.
• Black Panther - Addresses themes of empowerment and social justice.
• American History X - Explores themes of racism, redemption, and social issues.
• The Black Candle - Documentary detailing the African-American experience and history.
• The Long Walk Home - Set during the Montgomery Bus Boycott, depicting racism and resistance.
• Eyes on the Prize - Comprehensive documentary series on the Civil Rights Movement.
• Hidden Figures - Highlights the contributions of African-American women in the Space Race amid racial inequalities.
• The Shawshank Redemption - Explores themes of hope and justice, with undertones of race.
• Our Brand Is Crisis - Political drama dealing with social issues and campaign strategies.
• The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Focuses on issues of protest and justice during the civil rights era.
• Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot - Documentary that provides historical context to the Selma marches.
• Monster - Highlights the plight of a woman facing race and gender struggles.
• Uncomfortable Truth - Explores modern racial issues and their historical context.
• The Bronx Is Burning - Miniseries focusing on social issues during the 1970s in New York.
• Roman J. Israel, Esquire - Focuses on a lawyer fighting for justice and civil rights.
• Loving - A historical drama about a couple's fight against anti-miscegenation laws.
• The Color Purple - Traces the generational struggles of African American women.
• Twelve Angry Men - Focuses on the justice system and racial biases.
• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Lays bare ethical issues within the context of race and medical history.
• My Name is Malala - Documentary on activism and the fight for education rights.
• I Am Not Your Negro - Documentary reflecting on the lives and struggles of civil rights activists.
• The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Explores social movements and activism in contemporary contexts.
• Becoming - Documentary on Michelle Obama's experiences and activism.
• Just a Girl - Examines issues of gender and social justice.
• The 4400 - Addresses social issues through a sci-fi lens, focusing on marginalized groups.