Als je genoten hebt van 'Beale Street' (2018), een prachtig verhaal over liefde en onrecht, dan wil je vast meer films of series ontdekken die een vergelijkbare emotionele diepgang en thematiek hebben. In dit artikel vind je 10 titels die je zeker zullen aanspreken.

The Color Purple (1985)
Beschreibung: A powerful narrative about resilience, love, and the struggles of African-American women in the face of racism and sexism, told with emotional depth and visual richness.
Fakt: The film was adapted from Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, making it one of the few films based on a Pulitzer-winning book.


The Butler (2013)
Beschreibung: A historical drama that follows the life of a White House butler, offering a unique perspective on the civil rights movement and African-American history.
Fakt: The film is loosely based on the real-life story of Eugene Allen, who served as a butler in the White House for 34 years.


The Help (2011)
Beschreibung: A compelling drama about African-American maids in the 1960s South, highlighting their struggles, solidarity, and quiet resistance against racial injustice.
Fakt: The film was adapted from Kathryn Stockett's novel, which spent over 100 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list.


12 Years a Slave (2013)
Beschreibung: A harrowing and unflinching look at the brutality of slavery, with a focus on personal suffering, resilience, and the quest for freedom.
Fakt: The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture, making it the first film directed by a black filmmaker to receive this honor.


Fruitvale Station (2013)
Beschreibung: A poignant and intimate portrayal of a young black man's life and tragic death, highlighting systemic injustice and the human cost of racial profiling.
Fakt: The film is based on the true story of Oscar Grant, whose death at the hands of police sparked widespread protests and debates about police brutality.


Hidden Figures (2016)
Beschreibung: Celebrates the untold stories of African-American women who played pivotal roles in NASA's space program, blending historical significance with emotional resonance.
Fakt: The film was a box office success and received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.


Just Mercy (2019)
Beschreibung: A moving legal drama based on true events, focusing on racial bias in the justice system and the fight for exoneration of wrongfully convicted individuals.
Fakt: The film is based on Bryan Stevenson's memoir, which details his work as a lawyer fighting for justice in Alabama.


Moonlight (2016)
Beschreibung: Explores themes of identity, love, and systemic oppression through a deeply personal and poetic lens, with a strong focus on African-American experiences.
Fakt: Moonlight was the first LGBTQ+ film and the first film with an all-black cast to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.


The Hate U Give (2018)
Beschreibung: A gripping story about a young black girl navigating the aftermath of police violence, exploring themes of identity, activism, and community.
Fakt: The film is based on the best-selling young adult novel by Angie Thomas, which was inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement.


Queen & Slim (2019)
Beschreibung: A modern-day Bonnie and Clyde story that delves into themes of love, survival, and systemic racism, with a visually striking and emotionally charged narrative.
Fakt: The film's screenplay was written by Lena Waithe, who became the first black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.
