National African American History Month: Films to Watch

Race

DVD - 2016

This film follows the story of Jessie Owens and his journey during the 1936 Olympics. This film follows the story of Jessie Owens and his journey during the 1936 Olympics. Show less

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Beasts of the Southern Wild

DVD - 2012

Follow the story of a young girl living in the South and her journey navigating through life, love and family relationships. Follow the story of a young girl living in the South and her journey navigating through life, love and family relationships. Show less

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Selma

DVD - 2015

Selma follows the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and the events that led to one of the most historic marches from Selma to Montgomery. Selma follows the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and the events that led to one of the most historic marches from Selma to Montgomery. Show less

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12 Years A Slave

DVD - 2014

Taking place in 1841, this film tells the story of an African American man who was born in the free North and the troubles he encounters after he is kidnapped and sold into the slave trade in the South. Taking place in 1841, this film tells the story of an African American man who was born in the free North and the troubles he encounters after he is kidnapped and sold into the slave trade in the South. Show less

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American Promise

DVD - 2014

This film follows the lives and experiences of two young African American boys and their experiences in the U.S. educational system. This film follows the lives and experiences of two young African American boys and their experiences in the U.S. educational system. Show less

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Fruitvale Station

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This film tells the story of a young man and his journey trying to change his life. This film tells the story of a young man and his journey trying to change his life. Show less

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A Raisin in the Sun

DVD - 2008

This film follows the story of an African American family in Chicago in the 1950s and their experiences navigating life. This film follows the story of an African American family in Chicago in the 1950s and their experiences navigating life. Show less

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Ray

DVD - 2006

Follow the story of Ray Charles and his journey of music, love, heartache and fame. Follow the story of Ray Charles and his journey of music, love, heartache and fame. Show less

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The Color Purple

DVD - 2007

Based off Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning book about a woman in the South and her quest to overcome the abuse she endured while trying to find a way to reconnect with her sister. Based off Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning book about a woman in the South and her quest to overcome the abuse she endured while trying to find a way to reconnect with her sister. Show less

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Malcolm X

DVD - 2005

This film follows Malcolm X's quest for civil rights for African Americans. This film follows Malcolm X's quest for civil rights for African Americans. Show less

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