Civil Rights Documentaries

I Am Not Your Negro

Raoul Peck’s fluid documentary uses the timeless anger of James Baldwin to animate his history of the black experience in America, from Hollywood stereotypes to police brutality.

LA 92

25 years after the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests and violence in LA, filmmakers examine the tumultuous period through rarely seen archival footage.

Let the World See

Follows Mamie Till-Mobley and her quest for justice that sparked the civil rights movement after her son Emmett Till's murder, to stand up boldly for their rights.

The Librarians

Librarians unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy's frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond.

Limited Partnership

The love story between Filipino-American Richard Adams and Australian Tony Sullivan, who, in 1975, became one of the first same-sex couples in the world to be legally married.

A Love Song For Latasha

A reimagined narrative of Latasha Harlins through intimate memories shared by her cousin and best friend.

The March on Washington: Keepers of the Dream

Traces the Civil Rights Movement from the 1963 March on Washington to the summer of 2020, focusing on anti-Black violence motivating decades of activism.

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

An intimate portrait of Matthew Shepard, murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in U.S. history.

Mercury 13

After rigorous testing in 1961, a small group of skilled female pilots are asked to step aside when only men are selected for spaceflight.

Miss Representation

Exploring how the mainstream media's often disparaging portrayals of women contribute to the under-representation of females in positions of leadership.

MLK/FBI

Based on newly declassified files, the film explores the US government’s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.

My Name Is Pauli Murray

A look at the life and ideas of Pauli Murray, a non-binary Black lawyer, activist and poet who influenced both Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall.

Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press

The trial between Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media pitted privacy rights against freedom of the press, and raised important questions about how big money can silence media.

Paris is Burning

A chronicle of New York's drag scene in the 1980s, focusing on balls, voguing and the ambitions and dreams of those who gave the era its warmth and vitality.

Power

Tackling a complicated subject in a provocative way, “Power” looks at the historical factors that have shaped modern policing.

The Price of Protest

In 2016 Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem in protest against police brutality. His gesture triggered a heated debate about racism and national identity.

The Rachel Divide

Rachel Dolezal, the former leader of the NAACP's Spokane branch, becomes a national news story when she is exposed for faking her black ancestry.

RBG

An intimate portrait of a rock star: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With unprecedented access, the filmmakers explore how her early legal battles changed the world for women.

ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium

The shocking murder of Victor Jara at the beginning of Pinochet's regime turned him into a powerful symbol of Chile's struggle. Decades later, a quest for justice unfolds.

ReMastered: The Lion's Share

After discovering the family of Solomon Linda, the writer of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," a reporter tries to help them fight for fair compensation.

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

While Sam Cooke rose to stardom as a soul singer, his outspoken views on civil rights drew attention that may have contributed to his death at age 33.

ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff

In 1976, reggae icon Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt as rival political groups battled in Jamaica. But who exactly was responsible?

Reversing Roe

Filmmakers expose a decades-long political campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade using interviews with abortion rights supporters and opponents.

Rodney King

The film is a one-man show where Roger Guenveur Smith does a multiplicity of voices, alternately taking and opposing Rodney King's side.