Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America List

• 13th - Explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States.
• The Hate U Give - Addresses police violence and racism through the eyes of a young girl.
• I Am Not Your Negro - An examination of the lives and assassinations of three leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.
• Selma - Recounts the 1965 voting rights marches led by Martin Luther King Jr.
• Black Lives Matter - Details the origins and impact of the Black Lives Matter movement.
• American History X - Explores themes of racism and redemption through the story of a reformed neo-Nazi.
• Just Mercy - Follows the true story of a lawyer fighting for a wrongfully convicted African American man.
• The 1619 Project - Documents the impact of slavery on American society.
• When They See Us - A dramatization of the Central Park jogger case and its impact on the lives of five Black teenagers.
• Fruitvale Station - Based on the true story of a black man killed by police, highlighting systemic racism.
• The Butler - Follows an African American man who served as a butler in the White House through several decades of significant social changes.
• Get Out - A suspense-thriller that explores race relations in America through a horror lens.
• Hidden Figures - Tells the story of African American women mathematicians at NASA and their contributions during the space race.
• BlacKkKlansman - A true story about an African American detective infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan.
• Dear White People - A satirical look at racial tensions in a predominantly white Ivy League college.
• The Hate U Give - Follows a teenage girl navigating the challenges of her identity after witnessing police violence.
• Racial Taboo - Explores the intersections of race, love, and societal expectations.
• Eyes on the Prize - A documentary series depicting the American Civil Rights Movement.
• The Help - Focuses on the lives of Black maids working in white households in the 1960s.
• Talking About Race - A documentary series that addresses various racial issues in contemporary society.
• The Color Purple - Explores themes of race and womanhood in early 20th-century America.
• The New Jim Crow - An examination of race and mass incarceration in the United States.
• The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 - A documentary that highlights the Black Power movement through archival footage.
• For Colored Girls - A drama focusing on the lives of several African American women and their challenges.
• Selma, Lord, Selma - A historical drama about the Selma to Montgomery marches that fought for voting rights.
• Crown Heights - A dramatization of the wrongful conviction of a young Black man in a racially charged atmosphere.
• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Examines race and ethics in medical research through the story of Henrietta Lacks.
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Though primarily a comedy, it tackles several issues of race and identity.
• Atlanta - A dramedy that explores race and socio-economic issues in contemporary America.
• The Destruction of Black Civilization - A historical overview of the impact of colonization on African people.
• Daughters of the Dust - Focuses on the Gullah culture and the impact of racism on African American identity.
• America to Me - A documentary series examining issues of race and education in a Chicago high school.
• Trial By Media - Explores how media coverage affects high-profile cases related to race.
• The Killing of the Black Man - A deep dive into police brutality and racial injustice in America.
• Race: The Power of an Illusion - A documentary series exploring race as a social construct rather than a biological one.