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The Butler
One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.
Released
132 min
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A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Porgy and Bess List
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- The King and I - Another musical that explores cultural interactions and real-life struggles.
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- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - A portrayal of the African American experience over several decades, reflecting similar themes of struggle.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Sapphire List
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- Black Panther - Explores themes of identity, culture, and social issues with a strong Black narrative.
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- Dear White People - A satire that tackles racial tensions on a college campus.
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- Just Mercy - A legal drama highlighting the fight against racial injustice.
Last updated: 2024-10-02 11:18:19
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- The Butler - Covers decades of racial struggles in America.
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- The Infiltrator - A racially charged drug trafficking story.
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- Atlanta - A dark comedy revealing racial issues in the hip-hop scene.
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- King Richard - Highlights African American success against societal odds.
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Last updated: 2024-10-05 22:32:40
Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Ruby Bridges List
- The Help - Both explore themes of racial injustice and the struggles of African Americans in a historical context.
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- 12 Years a Slave - Highlights the brutal realities of slavery and the struggle for freedom and equality.
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- The Blind Side - A true story about the impact one person can make in the life of someone facing adversity.
- Malcolm X - Biographical film about the influential civil rights leader's life and his fight against racial inequality.
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- For Colored Girls - Focuses on the struggles and resilience of African American women in the face of adversity.
- Just Mercy - A powerful legal drama uncovering racial inequalities in the justice system.
- The Long Walk Home - Explores the relationship between a white woman and a black maid during the civil rights movement.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Focuses on an African American family's struggles against systemic racism and their pursuit of the American dream.
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- Hidden Figures - Celebrates the contributions of African American women in a historically racist environment.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Delves into themes of racism and women's strength in a Southern setting.
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Focuses on racial injustice in the South through the perspective of a child.
- The Color Purple - Tells the powerful story of an African American woman's life and her struggle with sexism and racism.
- American History X - Explores themes of racism, redemption, and the impact of hate on society.
- The 5th Wave - While a sci-fi film, it deals with themes of unity against a common enemy, reflecting real-world struggles.
- Belly - Explores gang life and the impact of societal issues in an inner-city setting.
- Fruitvale Station - A true story that emphasizes the impact of systemic racism and the tragedy of police brutality.
- Selma, Lord, Selma - Based on a true story, it follows the events leading to the Selma march for voting rights.
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - Chronicles a woman's life journey and the struggles of African Americans through different eras.
- The Central Park Five - A documentary that highlights racial injustices within the criminal justice system.
- Just Like a Woman - Follows two women from different backgrounds who unite for a common cause, reflecting on personal and social struggles.
- The Black Candle - Explores African American culture and the ongoing impact of racism.
- The Trial of the Chicago 7 - A historical legal drama that highlights issues of protest and injustice during a turbulent time in American history.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A powerful documentary that examines the struggles for civil rights and the ongoing issues of racism in America.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of gentrification, race, and belonging in a changing city landscape.
Last updated: 2024-10-07 15:31:39
Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Frost/Nixon List
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Last updated: 2024-09-23 15:23:09
Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Miss Evers' Boys List
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- The Help - Explores racial tensions and injustices, focusing on the lives of African American maids.
- Selma - Centers on the civil rights movement and explores the struggle for equality.
- A Lesson Before Dying - Deals with race and injustice, focusing on a wrongfully accused black man.
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- The Central Park Five - Documents the wrongful convictions of five black teenagers, highlighting racial injustice.
- Mississippi Burning - Explores the civil rights movement and the investigation of racially charged murders.
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- The Kite Runner - Touches on themes of redemption, friendship, and the impact of societal issues.
- Fruitvale Station - Based on a true story, addresses racial profiling and tragic consequences.
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- The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Highlights political and social justice issues through a historical trial.
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- A Beautiful Mind - Addresses themes of mental health, similar to the issues faced in Miss Evers' Boys.
- The Hateful Eight - Set against a backdrop of social tensions, touching racial themes.
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- The Five Heartbeats - Follows the struggles and triumphs of a Black musical group, highlighting broader societal issues.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Hurry Sundown List
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Explores themes of racial injustice and moral growth.
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- The Help - Deals with the relationships between African American maids and their white employers during the civil rights era.
- A Time to Kill - Centering around a racially charged court case.
- Mississippi Burning - Explores civil rights issues and the fight against racism.
- The Great Debaters - Focuses on racial tensions and the power of education.
- Selma - A historical drama about the civil rights movement.
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - Explores interracial marriage and societal perceptions.
- Random Hearts - A drama that revolves around love and loss amidst societal challenges.
- Dead Man Walking - Focuses on moral dilemmas surrounding punishment and redemption.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - Highlights the struggle against societal adversity.
- American History X - Explores themes of racism and redemption.
- Freedom Writers - A teacher’s effort to inspire her at-risk students amid racial division.
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- The Color Purple - Deals with racial and gender oppression across generations.
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- Hidden Figures - Focuses on African-American women’s contributions to NASA against a backdrop of racial prejudice.
- Higher Learning - Addresses racial conflicts on a college campus.
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- The Kite Runner - Explores friendship and redemption amid cultural upheaval.
- The Blind Side - A true story about a family helping a homeless boy amidst societal issues.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Deals with the struggles of a Black family seeking better opportunities.
- Hotel Rwanda - A powerful depiction of genocide and human rights.
- Schindler's List - A historical drama that deals with the horrors of the Holocaust.
- The Hate U Give - Explores race relations and police violence in contemporary America.
- Loving - A true story about an interracial couple fighting against anti-miscegenation laws.
- Boys on the Side - Explores friendship and personal struggles within the context of societal challenges.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores issues of race, identity, and belonging.
- Selma, Lord, Selma - A retelling of the civil rights movement through the eyes of a child.
- Race - The story of Olympic athlete Jesse Owens against the backdrop of Nazi Germany.
- Our Friend, Martin - An animated retelling of Martin Luther King's life and legacy.
- The 5th Wave - Set against a backdrop of societal collapse and personal growth.
- The Green Mile - Explores themes of compassion and injustice within the prison system.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Explores themes of race, family, and personal growth during the civil rights movement.
- Dear White People - A provocative look at race relations within a college setting.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Jewel List
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- The Pink Panther - Features a comedic detective and jewel heists.
- The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) - Original classic with similar themes of deception.
- A Perfect Murder - Intriguing plot involving betrayal and wealth.
- The Usual Suspects - Complex narrative with crime and deception.
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- To Catch a Thief - Classic Hitchcock film centered around jewel theft.
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