7 Movies that Tackles Racism

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Zee Media Bureau
Aug 20, 2024

Crash (2004)

A multi-narrative drama that examines racial and social tensions in Los Angeles and tells how prejudice and racism affect the lives of various interconnected characters.

Mississippi Burning (1988)

Based on the true story of the FBI investigation into the 1964 murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi and also highlights the pervasive racism and violence in the South during the Civil Rights Movement.

Get Out (2017)

A horror-thriller that uses suspense and satire to explore subtle and overt forms of racism. The film follows a black man who uncovers disturbing secrets while visiting his white girlfriend's family.

Selma (2014)

A historical drama about the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The film sheds light on the fight against racial discrimination in voting rights.

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

Adapted from Harper Lee's novel, the classic film deals with racial injustice in the American South during the 1930s.

American History X (1998)

The film explores the life of a former neo-Nazi who tries to prevent his younger brother from following in his footsteps and provides a stark look at the cycle of hatred and the impact of white supremacy.

12 Years a Slave (2013)

Based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 19th century.

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