Movies and TvShows featuring "black-culture" theme.
grown-ish is a comedy-drama TV show that explores the challenges and experiences of young adults in college. It follows a diverse group of friends as they navigate relationships, personal growth, and the complexities of university life. The show tackles themes of identity, sexuality, friendship, and the pressures of adulthood, all within the backdrop of American culture and college campus dynamics.
The Boondocks follows the lives of a young African-American boy named Huey Freeman and his brother Riley as they navigate life in the predominantly white suburb of Woodcrest. The show explores themes of racial identity, social issues, and pop culture through satire and humor.
After gaining superhuman strength and unbreakable skin from a failed experiment, Luke Cage becomes a hero for hire in Harlem, fighting against crime and corruption.
Hip Hop Evolution is a documentary TV show that traces the history and evolution of hip hop music, starting from its origins in the Bronx in the 1970s. Through interviews with legendary artists and archival footage, the show explores how hip hop has influenced and shaped music and culture worldwide.
Travel through time via music and comedy drawn from the forty-year library of the legendary, but fictional, musical variety show called “Sherman's Showcase.”
American Soul is a TV show that tells the story of the rise of an entrepreneur in the music industry, focusing on the African-American culture and highlighting the events of the 1970s. It portrays the challenges and successes of the protagonist as he navigates the contemporary and historical setting of American soul music.
In 'Hair Love,' a father must learn to style his daughter's hair for the first time, leading to a heartwarming and empowering journey of love, self-acceptance, and connection.
Join us for a captivating tribute to Quincy Jones, as the world-renowned musician, composer, and producer is honored in this unforgettable musical event. Celebrate his contributions to the industry and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of his remarkable career.
The staff of a black hair salon fend off a strange new monster: white women intent on sucking the lifeblood from black culture.
A young man in Oakland, California, wakes with a heavy heart and decides to take a walk through the neighborhood to the local barbershop.
An animated satire on the question of self-image for African American women living in a society where beautiful hair is viewed as hair that blows in the wind and lets you be free. Lively tunes and witty narration accompany a quick-paced inventory of relaxers, gels, and curlers. This short film has become essential for discussions of racism, African American cinema, and empowerment.
A unique portrait of how art and activism for black people in film are indivisible from race and cinema.
Prepare for an eye-opening journey into the heart of identity and division. 'Tethers' is a groundbreaking interview-style documentary that delves deep into the complex tapestry of cultural differences, racial tension, and the ethnocentric divide between Africans, African Americans, and Foundation Black Americans.
In the 1900s, a talented musician faces racism and stereotypes as he strives for success in the music industry. Inspired by a true story, he battles against a rival band in a music competition, showcasing his ambition and self-expression through tap dancing and musical performances.
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.
After the unexpected death of her sister, a successful corporate lawyer returns to her small hometown for Christmas and must confront her past while dealing with an old flame and fulfilling the stipulations of her sister's last will.
Leonard Jackson plays a barber who is also the domineering head of a middle-class African American family. Jackson is forced to rethink his values when his previously docile wife (Clarice Taylor) joins their three children in rebelling against her husband's retrogressive behavior.
Despite being successful in their careers, two 30-something BFFs never stop hearing that they both need a man before it's too late. When a handsome pastor arrives just in time to kick off the Christmas season, both ladies try to make a move-but as their hilarious attempts to one up each other keep growing, it will be up to their family to remind them what the holiday season is truly about.
African American Express is an abstract animation exploring the impact of consumerism in the Black community. Told in the style of Soviet Propaganda, this animated short dissects the pattern of excessive materialism and consumption prevalent within the Black population.