Movies and TvShows featuring "black-community" theme.

Snowfall is a TV show that depicts the rise of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles in the 1980s. The story follows several characters as they navigate the dangerous and complex world of drugs, crime, and government conspiracies. The series explores the impact of the epidemic on the African-American community and the involvement of the CIA in drug trafficking.

In Canton, Mississippi, a fearless young lawyer and his assistant defend a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his ten-year-old daughter, inciting violent retribution and revenge from the Ku Klux Klan. The trial becomes a national media sensation, with the lawyer's family facing death threats and arson. As tensions rise and the trial progresses, the lawyer must navigate racial tension and deep-seated racism to fight for justice. In the end, he delivers a powerful closing argument that challenges the jury's prejudices and sparks hope for a fair outcome.

Led by Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin, 22 families from a rural Black church in the small East Texas town of Possum Trot adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system and kickstart a movement in the process.

Tells the story of the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force and the corruption surrounding it.

Drumline: A New Beat is a movie about a young drummer who overcomes challenges and finds her own identity as she joins a college drumline. The movie explores themes of competition, team spirit, and self-discovery.

A naive young woman moves from the South to stay with her aunt and uncle in Compton. As an outsider, she struggles at first to find her footing, but soon falls into the middle of a community of rebellious youth. She soon becomes more and more aware of the social injustices of the big city.

The DL Chronicles is a series of short stories about men of color who lead double sex lives. Episode; Wes introduces us to Wes Thomas, an upwardly mobile real estate banker who is overwhelmed by the demands of his marriage, career, and closeted attraction to men. When Wes' sexy but ambivalent brother- in-law stops in for an unexpected stay, he is directly faced with temptation and ultimately falls for the forbidden fruit.

After losing his job, a young man named Tyson turns to stripping in order to support his struggling family. Along the way, he navigates the challenges of the male strip club scene and carries the weight of secret past.

A faith-based action movie about a woman who faces a choice between her abusive, drug-dealing husband and her unborn baby on the way. Her world is full of sex, drugs, money, and power, with violence an ever-present threat. On the mean streets of Atlanta, the expectant mother finds that only spiritual awareness and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse can help her escape the madness. Dark Angels was written, produced, and directed by David Wadley, featuring A.J. Johnson (Friday, Menace II Society). Dark Angels is available on multiple streaming services, including Prime Video and Tubi.

Lauren Thomas is turning 40 and no one is more excited than her. She is married to Andrew, an amazing husband, a true provider and father. Andrew's brother, Franklin, is in a wheelchair due to a military attack. His wife, Mahogany, is currently pregnant with their first child. The two couples, along with three other couples and a few friends, are celebrating Lauren's birthday during the holidays since she is a Christmas baby. However, once the other women grow tired of Lauren bragging about her success, even though she is a stay-at-home wife, attitudes and snide comments take control. Over the course of the evening, things escalate and the entire cast gradually gets involved in the free-for-all until everything hits the proverbial fan.

Explore the tumultuous life of Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., a Jamaican political activist and advocate for Black Nationalism. From founding UNIA-ACL and finding prosperity through economic ventures to navigating financial hardships, assassination attempts, and politically motivated criminal charges, Garvey's impactful odyssey throughout Jamaica and America left an enduring imprint on history.

Bad News Johnson, a con artist from Memphis, Tennessee, arrives in Dallas, Texas, accompanied by his dim sidekick July Jones with only twenty-five cents between them. The duo arrange to become boarders at the home of Louella "Mama Lou" Holiday, who is fooled into believing Johnson is an acting teacher from Hollywood. Mrs. Holiday agrees to give the men free room and board if they will provide poise lessons to her daughter, an aspiring beauty queen named Honey Dew.

Greased Lightning is a semi-biographical movie based on the life of Wendell Scott, a black race car driver in the deep south during the 1960s. Despite facing racism and discrimination, Scott becomes a successful stock car driver in the NASCAR circuit.

Tales of the Grim Sleeper is a true crime documentary that explores the hunt for a serial killer in Los Angeles. The film delves into the investigation and the impact on the community, focusing on the troubled history of the area and the challenges faced by law enforcement. It sheds light on the lives of the victims, the efforts of the police to solve the case, and the shocking revelations that come to light. Through interviews and footage, the documentary explores the complexities of the case and raises important questions about the criminal justice system.

The teenage daughter of a Brooklyn beauty-parlor owner blossoms under the influence of her recently-returned show-biz aunt.

L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later is a documentary film that provides an in-depth look at the 1992 Los Angeles riots. It explores the tensions between the police and the black community, highlighting the racial discrimination and police brutality that fueled the riots. The film also examines the lasting effects of the riots on race relations and the efforts made towards police reform.

Black Girl follows the life of a young black girl as she navigates through various obstacles and experiences in an urban setting. She deals with issues such as family relationships, violence, poverty, and mental illness while striving for redemption and pride. The film explores themes of maturation, fear, ambition, and love.

Delving into fatal encounters between police and Black Americans in an attempt to find potential solutions to address the ongoing crisis, highlighting the personal stories of George Floyd, Philando Castile and others who have been killed by police.

A teenage boy reluctantly turns to the streets to earn $6,000 a month for his mother's cancer medicine and quickly discovers that street money does not come easy. When an old family friend makes him a syndicate boss, jealousy and greed immediately turn his friends against him. With pressure mounting from all sides, he must choose between saving his mother’s life and saving his own.