THEME EXPLORATION

African American comedians

17 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

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
1944 · Julien Duvivier

Little Big Man
1970 · Arthur Penn

Mississippi Blues

Mississippi Blues
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier

The Pinochet Case

The Pinochet Case
2001 · Patricio Guzmán

Salesman
1969 · Maysles Brothers

Omaha
2026 · Cole Webley

Gaayapadda Simham

Gaayapadda Simham
2026 · Kasyap Sreenivas

The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas

The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas
2026 · Eugene Yi

Appunti per un’Orestiade africana

Appunti per un’Orestiade africana
1970 · Pier Paolo Pasolini

Caboblanco
1980 · J. Lee Thompson

Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy
1989 · Bruce Beresford

Heart, Head and Hand

Heart, Head and Hand
1979 · Peter Weir

Land of Plenty
2004 · Wim Wenders

Oklahoma!
1955 · Fred Zinnemann

Ride With the Devil

Ride With the Devil
1999 · Ang Lee

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

John Lee Hancock United States

His films consistently explore African American experiences and culture, often incorporating comedy and satire to address social issues.

Barry Jenkins United States

His nuanced storytelling about Black life includes moments of levity and humor that authentically capture African American community dynamics.

Jordan Peele United States

His background as a comedian informs his directorial work that blends horror with sharp social commentary on African American experiences.