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Teaching About Racism with Movies

Some movies that are popular in addressing racism aren't always the best-suited to tackle this topic. If you are using movies like these to educate yourself or have a discussion with your family or classroom, please be aware of where they fall short.


 

Transcript: How 'white savior' films like 'The Help' and 'Green Book' hurt Hollywood

-Emmanuel Ocbazghi

Alternative Options for Movies Addressing Racism

Kanopy

• I Am Not Your Negro
• Whose Streets?

Films on Demand

• The Angry Eye
• The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
• Reconstruction: America After the Civil War

Netflix

• 13th (also available on YouTube)
• American Son
• When They See Us