Movies and TvShows featuring "civil-rights-movement" theme.
Forrest Gump, with an IQ of 75, narrates his life story from the 1950s to the '70s. Raised in Alabama, he meets Jenny and they have parallel lives. Forrest excels in running, goes to college, enlists in the army, becomes a war hero, learns ping-pong, reunites with Jenny, starts a shrimping business, becomes a wealthy man, and eventually marries Jenny. They have a son and live a happy life until Jenny's death.
In Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement, aspiring author Skeeter Phelan decides to write a book about the lives of the African American maids who work for white families. As she delves into their stories, she exposes the hardships they face on a daily basis due to racial segregation and discrimination.
Leaphorn and Chee, two Navajo police officers, find themselves questioning their spiritual beliefs as they delve into a double murder investigation in the 1970s Southwest.
Glory Road is a biographical drama film based on the true story of the 1966 Texas Western College basketball team, whose coach, Don Haskins, led the first all-black starting lineup to the NCAA national championship. Despite facing racial segregation and prejudice, the team overcame these obstacles to achieve greatness and change the face of college basketball. The movie highlights the coach-player relationship, the challenges they faced, and the importance of teamwork and respect.
In 1971 in Alexandria, Virginia, newly appointed African-American coach Herman Boone takes over the football team at the desegregated T. C. Williams High School. With racial tension on the rise, Boone offers an assistant coaching position to Bill Yoast, the current head coach. The team, made up of African American and white athletes, faces conflicts and challenges, but with Boone's guidance, they achieve racial harmony and triumph. Despite facing adversity and prejudice, the team goes on to win the championship, proving that unity and equality can overcome any obstacle.
A biographical epic that follows the life of Malcolm X, from his upbringing in poverty to his transformation into a prominent Black Nationalist leader as a member of the Nation of Islam. The film explores Malcolm X's journey, from his early years as a small-time gangster to his eventual assassination, highlighting his influential role in the civil rights movement and his struggle against racism.
Activist Bayard Rustin, influenced by Martin Luther King, organizes a freedom march of 100,000 people to the White House, leading to a successful walk for Civil rights.
Two F.B.I. Agents with different styles investigate the disappearance of civil rights activists in 1960s Mississippi. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of racism, violence, and corruption.
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events shape his life, family, and American society. This film tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family.
In the antebellum South, Alice escapes from a brutal plantation owner and finds herself in 1973. With the help of a political activist, she learns the truth and finds empowerment in the post-Civil Rights Era American South.
In 1955, Emmett Till, a 14-year-old boy, is lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi. His mother, Mamie Till Mobley, embarks on a relentless pursuit of justice, determined to expose the racism behind the attack and ensure those responsible are held accountable.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. leads a historic campaign for equal voting rights, organizing a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965, facing violent opposition and political obstacles.
An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.
Since its birth in 1865, in the wake of the American Civil War, the history of the Ku Klux Klan has been inseparable from that of the United States. The debates over slavery, the populism in the roaring twenties, the struggle for civil rights in the sixties, the rise of the far-right in the early 21st century; the Klan seems to have always embodied the dark side of the nation, with its gray areas and blind spots.
An anthology series that chronicles the civil rights movement as told by the women behind it.%s
I Am Curious (Yellow) is a provocative film that delves into the intertwined stories of a young woman's sexual liberation and her investigation into social and political issues. Through explicit scenes and documentary footage, the film explores themes such as politics, religion, gender equality, and the Vietnam War.
I Am Not Your Negro is a documentary that delves into the history of racism and civil rights in America. It explores the themes of civil unrest, social commentary, racial oppression, and political repression. The film showcases the perspectives of prominent African-American figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, and highlights the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.
In the segregated city of Miami, four influential African American figures: boxer Muhammad Ali, activist Malcolm X, singer Sam Cooke, and football player Jim Brown, meet in a hotel room. They engage in passionate discussions about their responsibility and impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Through a night of intense conversations, they reflect on their individual struggles, beliefs, and the state of the nation.
Loving tells the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple who fought for their right to marry in the face of societal and legal discrimination. Set in 1960s Virginia, the Lovings must navigate racial tension and fight for their love in a segregated America.
Seberg is a biographical drama thriller that follows the life of Jean Seberg, a French author. Set in Los Angeles during the 1960s, the film explores Seberg's involvement with the Black Panther Party and the FBI's surveillance of her. It delves into her interracial relationship, the smear campaign against her, and the impact it had on her personal and professional life.