THEME EXPLORATION

African American Empowerment

12 films · 2 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Help
The Help
2011 · Tate Taylor
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson
1976 · Robert Altman
Custer of the West
Custer of the West
1967 · Robert Siodmak
Destiny
Destiny
1944 · Julien Duvivier
Little Big Man
Little Big Man
1970 · Arthur Penn
Mississippi Blues
Mississippi Blues
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier
The Woman King
The Woman King
2022 · Gina Prince-Bythewood
The Plainsman
The Plainsman
1936 · Cecil B. DeMille
L'Atalante
L'Atalante
1934 · Jean Vigo
The Pinochet Case
The Pinochet Case
2001 · Patricio Guzmán
Wadjda
Wadjda
2012 · Haifaa al-Mansour
Kes
Kes
1970 · Ken Loach
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
John Lee Hancock United States

His provocative films like 'Do the Right Thing' and 'Malcolm X' directly confront systemic racism and celebrate Black identity and resistance.

 Barry Jenkins United States

His intimate films like 'Moonlight' and 'If Beale Street Could Talk' explore Black identity, love, and resilience with profound emotional depth and humanity.