Als je genoten hebt van 'Anschlag in Westpoint' (1994), een aangrijpende historische drama over racisme en onrecht, dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 vergelijkbare films en series die dezelfde thema's verkennen of een vergelijkbare sfeer hebben. Of je nu op zoek bent naar meer verhalen over historische gerechtigheid of gewoon houdt van krachtige drama's, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou.

A Soldier's Story (1984)
Beschreibung: Explores themes of racial injustice and military life, focusing on a murder investigation within a Black regiment during WWII.
Fakt: Based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Charles Fuller. The film was shot in Arkansas, where the actual events took place.


The Color Purple (1985)
Beschreibung: Portrays the lives of African American women in the early 20th century South, dealing with abuse, resilience, and empowerment.
Fakt: Adapted from Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film marked Oprah Winfrey's acting debut.


Mississippi Burning (1988)
Beschreibung: Examines the investigation into the murders of civil rights workers in Mississippi, highlighting racial violence and FBI involvement.
Fakt: Based on the real-life 1964 murders of three activists. The film was criticized for its fictionalized portrayal of events.


Glory (1989)
Beschreibung: Depicts the struggles and heroism of the first all-Black volunteer company in the Civil War, highlighting racial discrimination and valor.
Fakt: Features one of the earliest uses of the Steadicam for battle scenes. The film won three Academy Awards.


Rosewood (1997)
Beschreibung: Depicts the 1923 massacre of a Black town in Florida, focusing on racial violence and community survival.
Fakt: Based on true events that were largely ignored for decades. The film's release revived interest in the historical incident.


The Hurricane (1999)
Beschreibung: Chronicles the wrongful imprisonment of boxer Rubin Carter, emphasizing racial bias in the justice system.
Fakt: The real Rubin Carter was released after 19 years in prison. The film's soundtrack includes a song by Bob Dylan.


Men of Honor (2000)
Beschreibung: Tells the true story of Carl Brashear, the first Black American to become a U.S. Navy Master Diver, overcoming racial barriers.
Fakt: The real Carl Brashear served as a consultant on the film. Many scenes were shot in actual Navy training facilities.


The Great Debaters (2007)
Beschreibung: Focuses on a Black debate team in the 1930s South, tackling issues of race, education, and social justice.
Fakt: Inspired by a true story. The film features a debate scene filmed at the actual Wiley College campus.


The Help (2011)
Beschreibung: Explores the lives of Black maids in 1960s Mississippi, addressing racism, friendship, and the power of storytelling.
Fakt: The novel it's based on was rejected by 60 literary agents before becoming a bestseller. Many scenes were filmed in actual period homes.


Hidden Figures (2016)
Beschreibung: Highlights the contributions of Black female mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race, overcoming racial and gender barriers.
Fakt: The real Katherine Johnson, one of the featured women, lived to see the film's release. Many scenes were shot at actual NASA locations.
