12 things to watch to educate yourself about systemic racism

Gabbi ShawJun 22, 2022, 03:56 IST

"The Hate U Give."20th Century Fox

Juneteenth is a holiday dedicated to the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans on June 19.
The US still has a long way to go in terms of systemic racism, inequality, and police brutality.

Part of education includes reading books and watching documentaries, but watching fictional movies or dramatizations of real stories can be equally as illuminating.

"Get Out."Universal Pictures

In 2018's "The Hate U Give," which is based on the novel of the same name, high school student Starr finds her voice as an activist after her friend is shot by a police officer in front of her.

"The Hate U Give."20th Century Fox

In 2018's "The Hate U Give," which is based on the novel of the same name, high school student Starr finds her voice as an activist after her friend is shot by a police officer in front of her.

Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx starred in "Just Mercy" in 2019, which is based on the real case of Walter McMillian and his lawyer Bryan Stevenson.

"Just Mercy."Photo: Jake Giles Netter

Ava DuVernay's miniseries on Netflix, "When They See Us," is based on the case of the Central Park Five, a group of teenagers who were wrongfully convicted in the rape of a jogger.

"When They See Us."Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix

Ava DuVernay's miniseries on Netflix, "When They See Us," is based on the case of the Central Park Five, a group of teenagers who were wrongfully convicted in the rape of a jogger.

"Loving" is about the real-life couple Richard and Mildred Loving, who were at the center of the Supreme Court case that took down the ban on interracial marriage.

"Loving."Big Beach Films

Ryan Coogler's directorial debut "Fruitvale Station" tells the story of the last day of Oscar Grant's life before he was shot in the back by a police officer.

"Fruitvale Station."The Weinstein Company

David Oyelowo completely inhabits the role of Martin Luther King Jr. in "Selma," which follows the Selma to Montgomery Marches in 1965.

"Selma."Paramount Pictures

"Get Out" is both a horror movie and a critique on so-called "woke" white people.

"Get Out."Universal Studios

The 1961 film "A Raisin in the Sun," based on the play of the same name, remains relevant over 60 years later.

"A Raisin in the Sun."Columbia Pictures

"If Beale Street Could Talk," based on the novel of the same name, is about a couple who has to deal with a false rape accusation and racist police.

"If Beale Street Could Talk."Annapurna Pictures

Spike Lee's seminal film "Do the Right Thing" all takes place on the hottest day of the summer in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bed-Stuy.

"Do the Right Thing."Universal

Boots Riley's absurdist black comedy "Sorry to Bother You," is both a satirical takedown of capitalism and a critique on racism in the workplace.

"Sorry to Bother You."Annapurna

"Hidden Figures" is an empowering movie about the Black women who helped the US win the space race.

"Hidden Figures."20th Century Fox

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12 things to watch to educate yourself about systemic racism

Part of education includes reading books and watching documentaries, but watching fictional movies or dramatizations of real stories can be equally as illuminating.

In 2018's "The Hate U Give," which is based on the novel of the same name, high school student Starr finds her voice as an activist after her friend is shot by a police officer in front of her.

Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx starred in "Just Mercy" in 2019, which is based on the real case of Walter McMillian and his lawyer Bryan Stevenson.

Ava DuVernay's miniseries on Netflix, "When They See Us," is based on the case of the Central Park Five, a group of teenagers who were wrongfully convicted in the rape of a jogger.

"Loving" is about the real-life couple Richard and Mildred Loving, who were at the center of the Supreme Court case that took down the ban on interracial marriage.

Ryan Coogler's directorial debut "Fruitvale Station" tells the story of the last day of Oscar Grant's life before he was shot in the back by a police officer.

David Oyelowo completely inhabits the role of Martin Luther King Jr. in "Selma," which follows the Selma to Montgomery Marches in 1965.

"Get Out" is both a horror movie and a critique on so-called "woke" white people.

The 1961 film "A Raisin in the Sun," based on the play of the same name, remains relevant over 60 years later.

"If Beale Street Could Talk," based on the novel of the same name, is about a couple who has to deal with a false rape accusation and racist police.

Spike Lee's seminal film "Do the Right Thing" all takes place on the hottest day of the summer in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bed-Stuy.

Boots Riley's absurdist black comedy "Sorry to Bother You," is both a satirical takedown of capitalism and a critique on racism in the workplace.

"Hidden Figures" is an empowering movie about the Black women who helped the US win the space race.