All of these films are based on true tragedies that a lot of people have not educated themselves about. They explore sensitive topics that people often avoid, but they need to be seen. Knowledge is power, and these films can be a great way to teach yourself about inequality and injustice in our society today.
13TH
A documentary exploring the racial inequality in the American prison system today, demonstrating the disproportionate amount of African Americans facing time.
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I Am Not Your Negro
This film "envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, to examine race in America." (pbs.org)
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LA 92
A documentary about the LA riots in 1992 following the verdict of the Rodney King trial.
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Strong Island
An investigation of the murder a young African American man in 1992.
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When They See Us
A four part series about the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape that they did not commit.
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