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51. Legacies (2019)
34 min | Documentary, Short
In the heart of West Philadelphia, an area that is rapidly changing, sits Jubilee School. For over 40 years this small school has offered a radical curriculum centered around Black History,... See full summary »
Director: Clair Maleney
52. The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000 TV Movie)
80 min | Documentary
This is a Documentary of the infamous Tulsa Massacre of 1921, locally called "The Tulsa Race Riot." Most of the Black section of town was burned and many Black citizens were murdered by ... See full synopsis »
Director: Michael Wilkerson | Stars: Roscoe Lee Browne, Nell Carter, Bill Cosby, Rocky Frisco
Votes: 40
53. Allensworth (2022)
65 min | Documentary
It centers on Allensworth, the first self-administered African-American municipality in California, showcasing the buildings of the now-abandoned town and looking for the traces of a Black cultural history.
Director: James Benning
Votes: 43
54. Malcolm (2019)
15 min | Short
Director: William Catlett | Stars: Todd Anthony, Jay D. Henderson, Mark Krenik, Demarius Mack
Votes: 11
55. A Night of Artistic Renewal: History in Living Color (2023 TV Special)
120 min | Family
Celebrate talented artists as they honor Black Excellence during this captivating event. Spoken word, dance, song, and visual art unite to inspire and engage, showcasing cultural appreciation, meaningful content, and its lasting impact.
Director: Dionne D. Hunter | Stars: Kawai Allen, Keith Allison, Tajmah Allison, Mike Bennett
Votes: 8
56. Black Note (2022)
5 min | Documentary, Short
A short documentary of the history of black culture and the music tied to it.
Director: Charlie Vjestica | Stars: Expensive Black, Beach Darnley, Charlie Vjestica, Sean Wilson
57. Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans (2008)
Not Rated | 68 min | Documentary
Faubourg Treme documents the enduring legacy of one of the United States' oldest African American communities, an area just outside the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Director: Dawn Logsdon | Stars: Glen David Andrews, Harold Evans, Eric Foner, John Hope Franklin
Votes: 90
58. Walter Tull: Forgotten Hero (2008 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography
Director: John MacLaverty | Stars: Nicholas R. Bailey, Garth Crooks, Phil Vasili, Hakim Adi
Votes: 6
59. Echoes from the 19th Century (2022)
47 min | Documentary, History
An immersive documentary of reenacted voices from quotes, letters, and speeches from the 19th Century.
Director: Cole Lewis | Stars: Peter Bradshaw, Tammie Everette, Querida Lu Ahn Funck, Joe Geoffrey
60. TRAX (2022)
40 min | Documentary, Short
A Tap Dancer returns from Harlem to her home province of Alberta, Canada and discovers unknown Tap Dance ancestors which sends her on a journey exploring the borderless Black History unimaginable right underneath her feet.
Directors: Lisa La Touche, Joel Varjassy | Stars: Cheryl Foggo, Mpoe Mogale
61. Walls That Bleed
109 min | Documentary, Biography, History | Post-production
Corrupt Politics is the origin of a Revolution! This documentary tells the story of the 1969 Dudley-A&T Uprising. This event will go down as the most successful student-lead revolt in the history of the United States.
Director: Michael Williams
62. A Time to Be Remembered (A Juneteenth Story) (1997)
58 min | History
A Time to be Remembered is a documentary film about slavery in America and the people and events that led to slavery's abolition. Included in the film is the history of famous real people ... See full summary »
Director: Hank Gray | Stars: Carry Farley, Mary Galde, Gail Fisher, Etha Gray
63. Black Mooresville: The Untold Story (2023)
58 min | Documentary
This documentary captures a portion of the history of the Black community of Mooresville, North Carolina, focusing on churches, schools, and experiences with segregation and desegregation in Mooresville.
Director: Shawn Eckles
64. 11-04-08: The Day of Change (2009 TV Movie)
30 min | History
Director: Ulysses Porter Brown | Stars: Laila Ali, Tatyana Ali, Tisha Campbell, Curtis Conway
Votes: 15
65. Disappearing Voices: The Decline of Black Radio (2008)
Not Rated | 67 min | Documentary, History
Director: Tylon Usavior Washington | Stars: Jonathan Adelstein, Cody Anderson, Pat Atwell, Chuck D
Votes: 11
66. The Invitation (I) (2023)
5 min | Short, Drama, Thriller
An artist has a gallery opening coming soon, but does not have any work ready for it, Stressed out she sits at a table. Pours a glass of wine. Falls asleep. She dreams of Ida B Wells, ... See full summary »
Directors: Manoj Singh Kaira, Paula Wills | Stars: Nayaan Chaudhary, Jewel Ifeguni, Manoj Singh Kaira, Imani Payne
67. Black Wall Street (I)
Biography, Drama | Announced
As the nation is ignited in extreme racism, Negros from across the country seek prosperity in the Promised Land, Tulsa, Oklahoma,
Director: Dennis Delemar | Star: Yasmine Mejia
68. Content of Character: Diary of a Young Black Girl (2018)
120 min | Biography, Drama, History
Told through the voice of her diary, Cindy recounts the experiences of growing up in Spartanburg, Sparkle City), South Carolina during the 1960s.
Director: L. Courtney Thorpe Douglas | Stars: Auyama Wright, Mylah Smith, Alexas Benson, Jamie Nicole Jordan
69. Cracker Crazy: Invisible Histories of the Sunshine State (2007)
93 min | Documentary, History, War
Renegade filmmaker Georg Koszulinski takes on Florida's history from a decidedly different point of view. Blending archival and original footage, he brings to life a cast of historical ... See full summary »
Director: Georg Koszulinski | Stars: Scott Camil, Renee Cranford, Georg Koszulinski, Shamrock McShane
Votes: 54
70. We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told (2018)
56 min | Documentary, History, Music
Director: Jeff Sewald | Stars: Geri Allen, Todd Barkan, George Benson, Art Blakey
71. Cicero March (1966)
9 min | Documentary, Short
Short film which documents the Chicago Civil Rights March.
Star: Robert Lucas
Votes: 168
72. If It Ain't Broke: Black Folks and Family Structure (2014)
99 min | Documentary
Cities across the United States are consistently being impacted by the growing number of single parent households. This occurrence transcends cultural barriers although, the African ... See full summary »
Director: Keenan Morgan | Stars: James Burleson, Tim Edwards, Sherman Malone
73. Sammy-Gate (2020)
Biography
A dark political satire about how Sammy Davis, Jr. caused Watergate.
Director: Noel Lawrence | Stars: Richard Beatty, Phil Proctor, Peter Henry Schroeder, Durga McBroom
Votes: 27
74. The Marginalized - Working While Black (2023– )
58 min | Documentary
Will African Americans ever obtain equal pay in the workplace? We examine the systems and beliefs that continue to deny Black people parity in the American workforce. The oft unspoken hierarchy called the American caste system.
75. Did You Know? Well You Should! (1988)
G | 60 min | Documentary, History
Celebrate Black History with an hour-long special, highlighting the people, places and events, from the past to the present, and from near and far, that have had a significant impact on ... See full summary »
Director: Trudy Perkins | Stars: Trudy Perkins, Christi Luv, Jim R. Coleman, Robb Edward Morris
77. Sankofa Chicago (2021)
68 min | Documentary | Completed
Sankofa Chicago is a 68-minute documentary that reflects upon the importance of learning black history in order to shape a better future for our young black citizens, starting with Chicago.
Director: Vanessa Page Wright
78. 68 (2008 TV Movie)
110 min | Documentary, History, War
From Washington to Saigon, Rome to Mexico, Paris to London, a wave of demonstrations shakes the world. 68 travels back in time to war torn Vietnam, freed and occupied Prague, Paris demonstrating, revolution in the Americas.
Director: Patrick Rotman | Stars: Édouard Balladur, The Beatles, Claude Berri, Leonid Brezhnev
Votes: 66
79. The Making of a Judge (2010 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary
The story of The Honourable Justice George E. Carter as told by his daughter Linda V. Carter. Ms. Carter narrates and moderates conversations with her father and his peers as they talk of ... See full summary »
Director: Linda V. Carter | Stars: Doris Brooks, Evan Carter, George E. Carter, Maryce Carter
80. Canfield Roots (2021–2022)
Documentary
Lying nearly forgotten in a grove of trees at the back of a farmer's field is an old cemetery, long abandoned and poorly maintained. The cemetery should hold a special importance to the ... See full summary »
81. College Hill 20th Anniversary Celebration (2024)
Short, Reality-TV
Tell the historical achievement that BET, Southern, and these nine cast members made, and how it revitalized the love for HBCU Institutions across the country.
Director: Damien Heard | Stars: Kinda Andrews, Gabriel D. Angell, Christopher Scott Cherot, Shalondrea Davis
82. Legendary Equestrians: The Story of Edward D. Brown and the First Black Horsemen
Biography, Drama, Family | Announced
The plot revolves around an African American jockey-trainer combo in post-antebellum America along with his apprentices, whose love for horses and a desire to settle into a new world leads them on a journey of a lifetime.
83. 5124.GreyKey (2019)
29 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
The story of José Carlos Grey, also known as Carlos Greykey, a Black Holocaust survivor, Civil War and French Resistance fighter and one of the only Black men known to have been imprisoned at the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria.
Director: Enric Ribes | Star: Muriel Grey Molay
Votes: 17
84. The First Black Britons (2005 TV Movie)
60 min | History
Director: Cath Sheehan | Stars: Charles Abomeli, Rick Bacon, Jim Barclay, Alister Barton
85. The Urban Crisis and the New Militants: Black Moderates and Black Militants (1969)
9 min | Documentary, Short
Star: Bobby Rush
Votes: 15
86. X-Clan: Heed the Word of the Brother (1989 Music Video)
Not Rated | 4 min | Short, History, Music
A music video from the 1989 single, "Heed the Word of the Brother", preformed by X-Clan from their 1990 album, "To the East, Blackwards". They are shown talking about the history of different black idols from back in the day.
Stars: ACL, Paradise The Architect, J. Brother, Master China
87. Mr. Jane and Finch (2019)
44 min | Documentary, Short
Winston LaRose is an 80-year-old community activist affectionately known as Mr.Jane and Finch. He has dedicated the last 25 years to supporting residents who live in the troubled community ... See full summary »
Director: Ngardy Conteh George | Star: Winston LaRose
Votes: 8
88. Facing North: Jefferson Street, Nashville (2020 TV Special)
60 min | History
Explore roots and lifestyles of residents and establishments in the Jefferson Street area over the decades, as well as the meaning, motives and potential of efforts to revitalize this community while preserving its legacy.
Director: LaTonya Turner
89. Black Is Beautiful (2023)
32 min | Documentary, Short
This short documentary film tells the story of a man who uses his talents to support and lift his community. The Black is Beautiful initiative is a collaborative effort amongst the brewing ... See full summary »
Director: Marco Ortega | Stars: Marcus Baskerville, Terry Davis, Shermiah Doughtry, Mike Holt
90. Hands Upon the Heart (1991)
90 min | Biography, Drama
Stories about the African-American experience in the 20th Century.
Directors: David Dowe, Bill Pratt | Stars: Phillip Brogdon, Douglas Brown, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee
91. The Dancing Man (1992)
58 min | Documentary
When adolescent Clayton Bates lost his leg in a cotton gin accident, he thought his dreams of dancing were over. His life story shows amazing spirit and athleticism, and an incredible ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Davidson | Stars: Peg Leg Bates, James 'Buster' Brown, Ralph Brown, Ruth Brown
92. Finding Hope Home (2022)
48 min | Documentary, History
The story of a family who began rescuing children from the streets of Nairobi, Kenya in 1996.
Directors: Cole Lewis, Wambui Ndegwa | Stars: Pastor Lucy, Duncan Ndegwa, Wambui Ndegwa
Votes: 36
93. Third (2023)
7 min | Short, Fantasy, History
In this video, artists Richard Kofi and Christian Guerematchi try to connect with their ancestors in the Dutch ridge of hills called Veluwe. There are so many knowledge gaps, in scholarship... See full summary »
Directors: Christian Guerematchi, Richard Kofi, Marcellino van Callias | Stars: Christian Guerematchi, Richard Kofi, Kofi Oduro
94. Mr. Emancipation: The Walter Perry Story (2020)
60 min | Documentary, History
The life and work of Walter Perry, an African-Canadian community leader in Windsor, Ontario best known for organizing an annual grand celebration of Emancipation Day.
Director: Preston Chase
95. Black History in Clark County WA (2020)
18 min | Documentary, Short
Sequential Look Through Black History in Clark County, WA.
Director: Ruby Lewis | Stars: Maima Fahnbulleh, Marianna Leonard
96. Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution (II) (2024 TV Special)
58 min | History | Post-production
Eight heroes from the American Revolution tell stories of danger, bravery and overcoming. Viewers meet John Featherstone, African American Naval mariner who fought in the first sea battle ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Weatherhead | Stars: Clarence Felder, Chris Weatherhead, Robbin Knight, Alexia Jones Helsley
97. Silence in the Mississippi Delta - Hawkins vs the Town of Shaw (2020)
31 min | Documentary, Short
This documentary tells the story about Andrew Hawkins Sr. and his family suing the town of Shaw, Mississippi for the disparities prevalent in the neighborhoods of the African American ... See full summary »
Director: Tijaha S. Richardson | Stars: Willie Griffin, Gloria Hawkins-Scott, Melvyn R. Lowenthal, Mary Sue G. Short
98. Reenactress
Documentary | Filming
Reenactress is a feature-length documentary that delves into the little-known subculture of women who cross-dress as men to portray soldiers at Civil War reenactments. These female military... See full summary »
Director: J.R. Hardman
99. Nuttin Bafflin (2011)
68 min | Documentary
A small community of 5000 former slaves on a tiny island in the North Eastern Caribbean, mold the accidents of history with their struggle for survival and develop a unique brand of boat ... See full summary »
Director: Allison Wilmarth