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The Trial of the Chicago 7

September 24, 2020

What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history....

Rustin

November 2, 2023

Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington....

Queen & Slim

November 26, 2019

While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results....

Coonskin

August 19, 1975

Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox rise to the top of the crime ranks in Harlem by going up against a con-man, a racist cop, and the Mafia....

Cops and Robbers

December 27, 2020

Animation and activism unite in this multimedia spoken-word response to police brutality and racial injustice....

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

March 31, 2011

Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in US society from 1967 to 1975. It features footage of the movement shot by Swedish journalists in the United States during that period an...

The Murder of Fred Hampton

April 30, 1971

Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation, but also documents...

City of Blood

December 31, 1986

A medical examiner investigating a series of prostitute murders discovers that the culprit is an ancient tribal witch doctor come back to life....

Black Bus Stop

January 23, 2019

Students reclaim a popular gathering spot on the campus of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville....

Deep It

October 2, 2016

Deep It is a powerful drama that explores the real impact of carrying a knife on young people and their communities. The message is loud and clear, there is no such thing as a victimless cri...

The Blacker the Berry

September 14, 2022

Conflict begins to arise on a university campus when a boulder is vandalized with racist messages. Student leaders Brix and Dee have the same goal to catch who is responsible, but find it di...

The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks

June 15, 2022

Beyond her historic role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, this comprehensive dive into Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks sheds light on her extensive organizing, radical politics, and lifelong dedi...

Black Thoughts

August 11, 2020

A man that is a stranger, is an incredibly easy man to hate. However, walking in a stranger’s shoes, even for a short while, can transform a perceived adversary into an ally. Power is foun...

It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet

February 12, 2020

By the dawn of the 21st century, hip-hop sales had reached an all-time high, but one thing has remained the same. The doors were still locked, and the music industry held the keys. Young art...

Every 9 Hours

May 30, 2019

From acclaimed novelist Jim St. Germain (A Stone of Hope), a modern-day exploration of skin color and gender and how they affect one's ability to participate in relationships and society....

Community Patrol

February 23, 2018

It’s been widely reported that Detroit is making a comeback, but long-term residents of Detroit’s mostly black neighborhoods aren’t seeing much benefit. Crime, lack of opportunity and infras...

Injustice System

February 24, 2021

A Mother struggles to deal with the unknown condition of her incarcerated son during the worst pandemic in over 100 years....

Oproerkraaiers

December 6, 2020

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Paul Robeson: 20th Century Renaissance Man, Entertainer & Activist

December 31, 1993

Paul Robeson was a celebrated African-American Actor, Athlete, Singer, Writer, and Civil Rights Activist. Robeson's many achievements are chronicled in this program, ranging from playing wit...