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.

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.

Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

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.

In the 1960s, at a top secret research facility, a lonely janitor named Elisa forms a unique bond with an amphibious creature being held captive. As she spends time with the creature, teaching it sign language and playing music, Elisa becomes fearful for its safety. With the help of her neighbor Giles and a Soviet spy named Hoffstetler, Elisa embarks on a plan to rescue the creature from the facility. Their escape is complicated by the ruthless Colonel Strickland, who wants to capture or kill the creature for his own gain.

Inspired by the music and subjects featured in the series “Godfather of Harlem,” this documentary series brings alive the dramatic true story of Harlem and its music during the 1960s, and connects that history to our present moment.

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.

The Chaser's Chas Licciardello and the ABC's John Barron set out to discover the real America - its politics and its people - with US and Australian experts coming along for the ride.

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.

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.

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is a TV show that explores the lives of the influential Roosevelt family, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Theodore Roosevelt. The series delves into their political careers, the challenges they faced, and their impact on American history. It covers important events such as the Great Depression, World War I, World War II, and the civil rights movement. The show also highlights the personal relationships, including the husband-wife relationship between Franklin and Eleanor, and their shared dedication to progressivism and human rights.

Eyes on the Prize is a documentary TV show that chronicles the struggles and achievements of the American civil rights movement. From the Montgomery bus boycott to the Freedom Rides and beyond, the series explores the powerful stories of those who fought against racial discrimination, segregation, and prejudice in the 1950s and 1960s. Through interviews, archival footage, and historical reenactments, Eyes on the Prize provides a comprehensive look at the heroes, the activism, and the challenges faced by those who worked towards racial equality.

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.

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.

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is a documentary film that explores the life and career of James Brown, from his humble beginnings in the 1950s to his revolutionary impact on funk and soul music. The film also delves into his involvement in the civil rights movement and how his music became a voice for social change.

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.

A half century look back at a year marked by the assassinations of MLK and RFK, a contentious presidential election, escalating anti-Vietnam War sentiment and more.

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.

After three civil-rights workers are murdered in Mississippi in 1964, a team of FBI agents is sent there to find the killers.

When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed "low life scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip-hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.