Movies and TvShows featuring "racial-integration" theme.

In 1962 Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad, a passionate and optimistic teenager, becomes a sensation after joining a local TV dance show. Through her journey, she challenges racial segregation and fights for integration, inspiring others to embrace equality and acceptance.

In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. He faces considerable racism on and off the field, enduring unrelenting hostility from players and fans. Despite the challenges, Jackie finds allies and hope where he least expects it.

Woodlawn is a biographical sports drama film that tells the story of a racially divided high school football team in 1970s Birmingham, Alabama. When a spiritual awakening sweeps through the team, they must overcome their differences and unite in pursuit of a state championship.

In 1960s Baltimore, a plump teenager named Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. However, Tracy's emergence as a star threatens the reigning dance queen, Amber Von Tussle, and her domineering mother, Velma. With the help of her friend Seaweed, Tracy fights for racial integration on the show while pursuing her own dreams of stardom.

Cadillac Records is a biographical drama that tells the story of the rise and fall of the legendary blues record label Chess Records, focusing on the relationships between its founder Leonard Chess, his artists, and the turbulent times that shaped their music.

In 1962 Baltimore, a teenager dreams of appearing on a TV dance show. However, racial tension and social change challenge her ambitions. With the support of her best friend and mother, she sets out to integrate the show and discover herself in the process.

In a racially charged southern town, a man is accused of rape and the community must confront its deep-seated racism.

Liberty Heights tells the story of a young Jewish boy coming of age in Baltimore during the 1950s. The film explores themes of anti-Semitism, racism, and interracial relationships. It follows the protagonist as he navigates high school, parties, and his own dreams while dealing with the social issues of the time.

Brian's Song tells the true story of the friendship between Brian Piccolo, a white player, and Gale Sayers, a black player, on the Chicago Bears football team. Their bond strengthens as they face personal challenges and racial tensions in the 1960s. However, their inspiring friendship is tested when Brian is diagnosed with terminal cancer.

A film about the early life of the baseball star in the army, particulary his court-martial for insubordination regarding segragation.

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1969) is a compelling documentary that chronicles the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to his assassination in Memphis, the film provides a comprehensive look at King's leadership in the civil rights movement. Through powerful archival footage and interviews, it highlights the challenges faced by African Americans in the Deep South and their fight for equality and integration. This critically acclaimed documentary is a must-watch for anyone interested in American history and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

4 Little Girls is a documentary film that examines the tragic events surrounding the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963. The film focuses on the lives and deaths of the four young African American girls who were killed in the explosion, and the lasting impact their deaths had on the civil rights movement.

This documentary explores the events behind the racial tension in 1963, focusing on the events at the University of Alabama and Huntsville, as well as the actions of the President and Governor. It sheds light on the civil rights movement and the struggle for racial integration in the United States.

In the 1960s, a 22-year-old woman starts a new job in a corporate company. She faces racism, prejudice, and sexism but decides to challenge conventional thought and fight for equality.

Thrilling musical portrait of Zydeco King Clifton Chenier, who combines the pulsating rhythms of Cajun dance music and black R&B with African overtones, belting out his irresistible music in the sweaty juke joints of South Louisiana.

A documentary focusing on American conscientious objectors during WWII.

Prom Night in Mississippi is a documentary that explores the racial tensions and discrimination faced by African-American students in a small town. The film follows a group of high school students as they prepare for their prom, highlighting the challenges they face due to prejudice and the efforts made to promote racial harmony.

A young, idealistic man returns home to the plantation where he grew up in servitude. With him, he brings his fiance, Lutiebelle, in hopes of convincing the plantation owner that she is really his cousin in order to secure the family inheritance. To aid in the comic complications that follow are his family members Missy and Gitlow, and the plantation owners endearing (but ineffectual) son Charlie.

A neighborhood in Brooklyn reacts to the first black families moving into the community.

The struggle for civil rights has been one of the most important issues of American life for the last fifty years. In August of 1963, groups from all over the country journeyed to Washington D.C. for a massive demonstration, and this film is a fascinating document of this event. Celebrated filmmaker Haskell Wexler ("Medium Cool") traveled with the San Francisco delegation, photographing and conversing candidly with the participants. He has succeeded admirably in capturing the significance and drama of this historic trip.