Search results: African American Studies

Messwood

Messwood Two Milwaukee high schools situated a mile apart, one mostly Black and the other white, unite under the leadership of a unique coach to ultimately learn what it truly means to come together as a team
I’m Doing My Job

I’m Doing My Job I’m Doing My Job follows 6 young, female South Asian & Black emergency medical physicians’ lives throughout the pandemic in NYC.
Hold Your Fire

Hold Your Fire When Shu'aib Raheem tried to steal guns for self-defense, it sparked the longest hostage siege in NYPD history. NYPD psychologist Harvey Schlossberg fought to reform police policy to save lives by using words, not guns.
The Torch

The Torch Guitar icon Buddy Guy reflects on his legacy.
Driving While Black

Driving While Black A ground-breaking examination of the history of African Americans on the road from the early 1900’s through the 1960’s and beyond - a crucial window on issues of class, automobile culture, discrimination and national identity
Crazy Money

Crazy Money Small sum, big consequences
Mr. SOUL!

Mr. SOUL! Before Oprah, before Arsenio, there was Mr. SOUL! Ellis Haizlip ensures the Revolution will be televised with SOUL!, America’s first “Black Tonight Show.”
Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not A Black 17 year-old gun violence survivor challenges a powerful white incumbent for a seat on Houston City Council. With one foot in teenagerhood and the other in hardball politics, Marcel McClinton comes of age before our very eyes
Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story Legendary political rock star Lee Atwater helped elect Ronald Reagan, created the Bush dynasty, and taught the Republican Party that politics is war. Then Lee repented. Or did he?
On the Record

On the Record Filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering examine the sexual assault allegations against hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons