MOVIES AND RACISM

Four part documentary series about interracial life in America from 1940 to present day and how media (television, film and music) has both helped to divide and bring together it's people .

It's an epidemic. How many viral videos do we need to see before the live deaths of unarmed black men stop. What is it going to take before we all care asks Dr. Anthony Burrow a professor from Cornell University, a participant in the documentary that speaks to a time when he was profiled, with guns drawn. On September 13, 2013, unarmed Jonathan Ferrell was in a serious car accident after a night out with work colleagues. After knocking on the first door he came to in search for help, the home owner called 911 and reported a break-in. When police officers showed-up almost 20 minutes later, Jon stood waiting, looking relieved that help had arrived. Within 17 seconds Jonathan was tased, then shot at 12 times and hit ten times. This documentary shares an intimate story, beyond the headlines of a love story cut short. Unconscious Bias is real says Cache', who was Jon's high-school sweet-heart and fiancé, she makes the strong point illicit bias is glaringly in the Justice system and shreds the idea of stereotypes with behind the scenes footage of who Jon really was. Cache' s diverse family, the Heidel family all speak to their loss in the aftermath of a bias driven tragedy. The love-story is juxtaposed between college educated and upper middle class black men and boys that speak to their fear of the police, when doing absolutely nothing wrong. We must have this conversation, if this country is to ever be united. The Heidel family is the perfect family to deliver the message.

Ghost skin highlights the FBI's findings of white supremacy in the police force, questioning the roles of implicit and explicit bias considering unarmed black men are 5x more likely to be killed by police than whites of the same age. Ghost Skin, juxtaposes the intimate-raw story of Cache' Heidel, fiancé of Jonathan Ferrell, an unarmed man murdered by police officers in NC . heart felt interviews between middle class black college educated men, offering their personal experiences with policing in the land of their birth, while asking how do they survive in a world where they are feared and hunted by those that are suppose to protect them.

Stetson Kennedy waged a lifelong war against racial inequality, institutional segregation and social injustice. An audacious, determined, larger-than-life character, his daring actions demonstrate how one man bravely risked his life to transform the destiny of a nation. A privileged son of Southern heritage, a young Kennedy could not ignore the bigotry and intolerance around him. In the 1940's, he went undercover to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan and fed information to the producers of the nationally broadcast Superman radio show to expose the identities of their leaders. A prolific author, crusading journalist, tireless activist, early environmentalist and chronic womanizer, Kennedy was a wild man, not above embellishment or self-promotion, but his courage, his actions and his accomplishments made him a legend. KLANDESTINE MAN is his story.

The history of the iconic song "Strange Fruit" and how its incredible power, stemming from the horror of its lynching theme, Billie Holiday's tremendous rendering and its haunting melody, helped eradicate the practice of lynching in America. Over 4,0000 African-Americans were lynched from the late 19th century through World War II, yet lynching remained a taboo subject for White America. The song was a catalyst for the Civil Rights movement, and ignited a culture of protest in the music industry, inspiring artists such as Nina Simone. Both the song's author, Abel Meeropol, and its singer, Billie Holiday, cared so deeply about the heinous impact of lynching that they were willing to promote the song at great personal and professional risk, both ultimately suffering as a result.

The Black Cowboy is a look at a little-known chapter in the history of the United States. It is a story that illuminates the often overlooked people who contributed to the building of the ideal that is the American dream.

The renowned gunslinger fends off racism in 1914 America. He's up in years but still as deadly as ever.

As the nation is ignited in extreme racism, Negros from across the country seek prosperity in the Promised Land, Tulsa, Oklahoma,

The true story of how one desperate man, armed with only his charm and wit, takes on a racist San Francisco corporation in 1971.

The Pushback tells the story of a diverse group of progressive voices across Texas as they fight decades of institutional racism.

Breaking Bones, Breaking Barriers tells a story of diversity, inclusion, and the American dream. The film centers around the pioneer black stuntmen and women who broke racial, gender and economic barriers and opened doors to diversity in the stunt industry. The Black Stuntmen's Association was the first and only organization to fight for women and minorities in film and television when deep-seated racism and sexism penetrated every corner in America. Their struggle represents the broader picture of ongoing discrimination in every industry. Pulling back the curtain on Hollywood's most dangerous profession reveals an industry still marred by grievous discriminatory practices.

Young congressional staffer, risks it all to embark on a journey of faith to unite various ethical, racial, political, and socio-economic groups through conversation.

Hailed by maestros in Europe and widely celebrated by both white and black audiences at home, Marian Anderson's fame hadn't been enough to spare her from the indignities and outright violence of racism and segregation.

Interweaving lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and shocking revelations, lawyer Jeffery Robinson draws a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America.

Will Smith hosts this look at the evolving, often lethal, fight for equal rights in America through the lens of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment.

Offered a plea deal by the FBI, William O'Neal infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton.

A 24 episode docu-series celebrating the amazing 75 year journey of Blacks on television in the United States.

Examines the groundbreaking career of pioneering television host Ed Sullivan, focusing on his platforming of Black musicians during the civil rights era.

Boiling Point investigates instances of police brutality, voter suppression, school segregation, environmental racism and mass incarceration throughout American history, and the impact those injustices have had on equality.

'Is the UK innocent?' explores the relationship between the transatlantic trade of enslaved African people between the 1600s to 1800s and racism today in the UK.

Athletes who have struggled for acceptance due to race, religion, sexual orientation, and other prejudices, endure conflict in their quest to level the playing field.

As the nation was gripped by the Watts riot and civil rights movement, An all-black basketball team in post-riot Compton, California was led by a white head coach called the John Wooden of high school basketball who transforms a team of athletes into living legends becoming the first team in California history to win 66 consecutive basketball games without a loss while becoming back-to-back undefeated State and National Champions. As National Champions they represented the city of Compton, the state of California and the nation. They faced racism and discrimination, and brutality on and off the court because of the color of their skin. 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of that historic accomplishment. Something that hasn't been done in over 50 years and may never be done again. The documentary Living Legends 66-0 tells the story of the longest winning record in California High School Basketball history, how it transformed the coaches and players lives and uplifted their communities. Those teams, players, and coaches became professional athletes, Hall of Fame coaches, college graduates, Olympians, teachers, veterans and elected officials but were left out of their rightful place in history.

Three Black Teens persuade their forty-something Jewish Neighbor to drive them from Miami to New York for a wedding. What could go wrong?

The murderer-assassin came from the neighborhood: On February 19, 2020, he shot and killed nine young people for racist motives. Survivors and relatives report how they experienced the night of the crime and the months after it and how they defend themselves against the logic of the perpetrator who wanted to make them strangers in their own homeland. Since that February night, they have been fighting for the memory of the victims and for clarifying what happened. And they ask many pressing questions about the night of the crime and the perpetrator that no one has wanted to answer so far. The documentary consistently looks at the crime from the perspective of the bereaved and uses their stories to tell about troublesome life of a citizen of foreign descent in Germany today, about inequality and about the everyday racism of the authorities and educational institutions.