Movies and TvShows featuring "black-filmmaker" theme.

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.

Civil Brand is a crime drama movie about a group of female prisoners who revolt against an abusive prison system. The film explores themes of friendship, abuse of power, and the fight for justice.

When Ph.D. students are faced with completing their 7-year-long degree program or staying one night in an infamous haunted house to graduate early, some students pay for their decision with the ultimate sacrifice.

This dark horror tale, set in Philadelphia, highlights an underlying issue of mental health and the long-term effects that it has on children.

Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a primarily black audience.

Symphony doesn't seem to know whether she wants to be angry or fair, having developed an enormous hate for her ex, Tyler. Tyler's frustration as he tries his best to remain calm throughout the agony he's had to endure comes to light.

Bel Davis has been hiding behind wigs for years until her Alopecia is exposed publicly. She uses this experience as a catalyst to break free of the shame she feels towards her baldness.

A history of the racially stereotyped portrayal of African Americans in cinema, hosted by film pioneer Melvin Van Peebles.

A man in his 40s seems to have everything that anyone would want. On the inside, it is a different story. He has been dealing with trauma that has been plaguing him since childhood, and now he is at his breaking point.

A stand-up comedy special from the frontlines of the climate crisis

A male artist indulges in his love of the female form. That love is tainted when the female subjects make a choice to admire their own beauty. A short that loudly echoes society's treatment of black beauty. Infatuation is an experimental short film lasting just over four minutes.