10 Films en Series Vergelijkbaar met Selma

Beschreibung: The story follows an African-American woman's journey through abuse and oppression in the early 20th century South, ultimately finding strength and independence.

Fakt: Steven Spielberg's first dramatic film was adapted from Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It received 11 Oscar nominations but won none.

Beschreibung: A crime drama based on the FBI investigation into the murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi during 1964, exposing deep-seated racism.

Fakt: The film was controversial for its fictionalized account of events and for focusing on white FBI agents rather than civil rights activists. It won the Oscar for Best Cinematography.

Beschreibung: This historical drama focuses on one of the first all-Black regiments in the Union Army during the Civil War, highlighting courage and sacrifice in the face of discrimination.

Fakt: The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Denzel Washington. It was based on the personal letters of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.

Beschreibung: This biographical drama delves into the life of a prominent civil rights leader, showcasing his transformation and impact on the fight for racial equality.

Fakt: Denzel Washington's performance as Malcolm X earned him an Academy Award nomination. The film's budget was partially funded by prominent African-American celebrities.

Beschreibung: The political drama chronicles President Lincoln's efforts to pass the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery, during the final months of his presidency.

Fakt: Daniel Day-Lewis spent a year preparing for his role as Lincoln, which earned him his third Best Actor Oscar. The film used actual artifacts from Ford's Theatre.

Beschreibung: The film explores the civil rights movement through the eyes of a White House butler, offering a personal perspective on historical events and racial struggles.

Fakt: The movie is loosely based on the real-life story of Eugene Allen, who served as a butler in the White House for 34 years. It features a star-studded cast portraying various U.S. presidents.

Beschreibung: Set during the civil rights movement, the film examines racial tensions through the stories of African-American maids working in white households in Mississippi.

Fakt: The novel on which the film is based spent over 100 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list. The movie features Octavia Spencer's Oscar-winning performance.

Beschreibung: A harrowing account of slavery in America, the film portrays the brutal realities and resilience of those who endured this dark chapter in history.

Fakt: The movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture, making history as the first Best Picture winner directed by a Black filmmaker. It's based on Solomon Northup's 1853 memoir.

Beschreibung: Based on true events, the film examines the last day of Oscar Grant's life, addressing issues of police brutality and racial profiling.

Fakt: This was Ryan Coogler's feature film directorial debut. The movie won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival.

Beschreibung: The story highlights the contributions of African-American women mathematicians at NASA during the space race, emphasizing themes of racial and gender equality.

Fakt: The film is based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly. It received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.