7 Movies That Teaches About Racism

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The Help (2011)

The film follows Skeeter, a young white journalist who decides to write a book from the perspective of black maids and reveals the racism and injustices faced by these women in their daily lives.

American History X (1998)

The film tells the story of Derek Vinyard, a former neo-Nazi who tries to prevent his younger brother from following in his footsteps after being released from prison. The film addresses the roots and consequences of racism and hate.

Selma (2014)

The film serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for civil rights and justice. The film highlights the strategic planning and the brutal opposition faced by civil rights activists and underscores the importance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and its impact on American democracy.

Do the Right Thing (1989)

The film takes place on a sweltering summer day in a Brooklyn neighborhood, where racial tensions boil over. The film examines the complex dynamics between the diverse residents and the local pizzeria owner and portrays racism.

The Color Purple (1985)

The narrative of the film is a poignant exploration of personal and social transformation. Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the film follows the life of Celie, an African American woman in the early 20th century South who endures abuse and oppression but ultimately finds her voice and strength.

12 Years a Slave (2013)

The film chronicles Northup's twelve years of unimaginable hardship and his relentless quest for freedom and tells the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 1840s.

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

The film follows lawyer Atticus Finch as he defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, and highlights the pervasive racism of the era and the courage it takes to stand against it.

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