This collection contains films about racism, discrimination and inequality. The theme of aggression and superiority of one race over another is still relevant in many countries of the world. And the cinema constantly pays attention to these problems. All film stories can be viewed in the online selection. And looking at the photos of famous actors on the posters, you can understand why these pictures are included in the list of the best films.
Green Book 2018
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.4, IMDb - 8.2
In detail
The plot immerses viewers in the 60s. In America, racist prejudices remain strong in the southern states. But this is where the talented black pianist Don Shirley is going to go. To be on the safe side, he hires Tony's bouncer named Chatterbox. In addition, he takes with him a Green Book guide, which shows safe places for people with dark skin. This trip will forever change the lives of heroes who find themselves in the same car.
Just Mercy 2019
- Genre: Drama, Crime
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.5, IMDb - 7.6
In detail
Young black lawyer Brian Stevenson relocates to Alabama to pursue criminal cases. He gets the case of Walter "Johnny Dee" McMillian, accused of the murder of a teenage girl. At first, Brian thinks he can justify the black guy. But he did not take into account the fact that the authorities of the "white" state in the United States are not at all eager to release the suspect. Therefore, neither an alibi nor a refutation of false testimony of witnesses is recognized.
The Hate U Give 2018
- Genre: Drama, Crime
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.0, IMDb - 7.4
African-American girl Starr Carter goes to a prestigious school with white peers, and after class returns to a disadvantaged area. Her life is divided into 2 worlds: she has to give up slang in order to communicate normally with students. But after school, she is forced to act like her black neighbors. Starr soon finds herself in a difficult situation, witnessing the murder of a black guy by a police officer. She has a difficult choice to make.
Hidden Figures 2016
- Genre: Drama, Biography
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.6, IMDb - 7.8
The plot plunges viewers into the middle of the 20th century. A confrontation over space exploration between the USSR and the USA is flaring up in the world. To get ahead, the authorities are ready to forget about prejudices and discrimination and are recruiting 3 black women mathematicians to work. Thanks to their hard work and talent, the American astronautics is successfully launching the first space mission. And heroines become the valor of the nation.
A Raisin in the Sun (1961)
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.9, IMDb - 8.0
The film is set around the Youngers, a black family living in a cramped apartment. After the death of the husband, the spouse receives insurance in the amount of 10 thousand dollars. From this moment, previously close people begin to quarrel with each other. The viewer will watch an online compilation of their mutual claims. The wife is going to make a contribution for a new home, the son dreams of opening his own store, and the daughter plans to pay for medical school.
Queen & Slim 2020
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.5, IMDb - 7.1
Black shoe salesman Ernest "Slim" Hines' first romantic date with lawyer Angela "Queen" Johnson ends in tragedy. The policeman who stopped them was too biased about his duties and was killed in a scuffle. The couple has no choice but to go on the run. The media, having learned about this, trumpet about police lawlessness, but this does not make the fugitives any easier. Taking sonorous pseudonyms for themselves, the couple aspires to leave for Cuba.
Boyz n the Hood 1991
- Genre: Drama, Crime
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.7, IMDb - 7.8
Quite a spectacular film about racism, discrimination and inequality. The viewer will watch an online selection of footage of the difficult life of black Tre Jason and his half-brothers Rick and Dagboist in South Central. Just look at the photos of this Los Angeles area to realize that it will never make it to the list of the best places. The heroes understand this and try to escape from the world around them. But it won't be easy for them to escape from this hellish kitchen and remain human.
Selma 2014
- Genre: Drama, Biography
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.8, IMDb - 7.5
The action of the picture is based on real events. In the 60s, racism flourished in the United States. The authorities are doing nothing to reduce the intensity of passions. The final straw was the murder of black teenagers in Birmingham. A wave of protests then swept across the state. At the head of these marches is the black leader Martin Luther King. His famous appeal to the US authorities was first made in Selma, Alabama.
Get Out 2017
- Genre: thriller, horror
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.1, IMDb - 7.7
The plot revolves around a black guy who has a good life. He has a job with good career prospects, friends and even his loving girlfriend with a white skin. And one day she invited the guy to stay with her parents. But, finding himself in the bride's family estate, the hero with horror learns the terrible details of the disappearance of black children. These relatives cultivate a terrible feeling of hatred towards other people with a different skin color.
If Beale Street Could Talk 2018
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.3, IMDb - 7.1
Everything was perfect for this black couple. Tisch and Fonny have been friends since early childhood. Later, a romantic relationship arose between them. And now the couple in love is making plans for the future. But suddenly Fonni is accused of raping a stranger. The authorities' prejudice against blacks leads to his arrest. His beloved Tish decides to fight for justice. She's expecting a baby from Fonnie.
Fences 2016
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.8, IMDb - 7.2
Events unfold in the United States in the fifties of the last century. The protagonist, Troy Maxson, excels at sports but is forced to leave the team due to racial prejudice. Now he works as an ordinary scavenger and is constantly depressed. All this leads him to attempts to fence off his relatives from external temptations. And when the man's illegitimate son grew up, he, out of jealousy of his sporting success, refuses to help sign a contract with the club's managers.
Blindspotting 2018
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.6, IMDb - 7.4
After spending 2 months in prison, black Collin is waiting for release on parole. He is going to change his life for the better and even tries to persuade his best friend Miles to do so. But a couple of days before his release, he becomes an unwitting witness to the murder of an unarmed African American by a police officer. Now he fully learns what racial discrimination is. After all, the police are unlikely to leave him behind.
The Best of Enemies 2019
- Genre: Drama, Biography
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.0, IMDb - 7.2
This film about racism, discrimination and inequality is set in Durham, a town in North Carolina. The director invites viewers to watch an online selection of episodes of clashes between two irreconcilable opponents: the leader of a local Ku Klux Klan cell and a black activist. A terrible photo in the media of the fire that occurred at the school attracted the attention of the heroes. And their further cooperation was included in the list of the best deeds that changed not only their lives, but the whole of Durham.