Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Trouble the Water List

• 13th - Explores racial inequality and the prison system in America.
• When They See Us - A dramatization of the Central Park jogger case, addressing systemic injustices.
• The Hate U Give - Focuses on police violence and its impact on a Black community.
• Fruitvale Station - A biographical film that highlights the struggles faced by Black individuals in America.
• Just Mercy - Based on a true story about the fight for justice in the American criminal system.
• Selma - A historical drama about the civil rights movement and its leaders.
• The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution - Documentary examining the history of the Black Panthers and their fight for civil rights.
• I Am Not Your Negro - Based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript, it examines race in America.
• Dear White People - A satirical look at racial tensions and identities in a modern university setting.
• Mississippi Burning - A thriller based on the investigation of civil rights workers' murders in the South.
• American History X - Explores themes of racism and redemption in America.
• The Pursuit of Happyness - A story of resilience against hardships, focusing on a father and son's struggle.
• A Lesson Before Dying - Depicts racial injustice and moral growth through a death row inmate's story.
• The Help - Explores racial segregation and the relationships between Black maids and their employers.
• One Night in Miami - A fictional account of a meeting between key figures in the civil rights movement.
• Blindspotting - Addresses issues of race, identity, and class in a modern urban setting.
• The 24th - A historical drama based on the infamous Houston riot, dealing with racial tensions.
• Black Klansman - A real-life story about an African American detective infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan.
• Moonlight - A coming-of-age story exploring identity, race, and sexuality.
• The Wire - A deep look into the intricacies of the American urban life and systemic issues.
• Beale Street Could Talk - A story of love and racial injustice in America based on James Baldwin's novel.
• I Am a Slave - A powerful depiction of modern slavery and the search for freedom.
• The Color Purple - Explores themes of racism, sexism, and the struggle for empowerment among women.
• Get Out - Horror film that critically examines race relations and systemic racism.
• Lila, Lila - Addresses issues of identity and belonging from a unique perspective.
• Small Axe - A collection of films that tells the story of the Black experience in London.
• The Night Of - A limited series that explores crime and the justice system in America.
• Higher Learning - Explores college life and the issues of identity and race.
• Selma, Lord, Selma - A historical drama about the civil rights movement from a child's perspective.
• The Long Walk - A film about perseverance and struggles in the face of adversity.
• The Blood of Others - Examines the choices made during times of oppression and violence.
• Sounder - A family’s struggle during the Great Depression and their fight for dignity.
• The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain - Based on the true story of a mentally ill Black man killed by police.
• The New Edition Story - Biographical mini-series about the iconic R&B group and their rise amidst struggles.
• Chicago P.D. - A police procedural that addresses issues of crime and systemic inequalities.
• The Black Book - A historical drama about the fight against oppression and the quest for justice.
• Do the Right Thing - Explores racial tensions in America through a hot summer day in a Brooklyn neighborhood.
• Becoming - Documentary following Michelle Obama, discussing race, identity, and personal growth.
• The Last O.G. - A comedy series that tackles issues related to incarceration and urban life.
• Fences - Focuses on African American life in the 1950s, exploring themes of family and struggle.