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    Top 5 TV Shows, Movies To Watch To Educate Yourself On Racism

    1. Selma

    Selma is a historical drama set in 1965 during the Selma to Montgomery Marches. This movie is based around Martin Luther King Jr. who led people through these protests. The film is extremely moving as it depicts scenarios that were very relevant to that time. The plot of Selma is built on how people went about the behind the scenes planning of the change they wanted to see. Selma can be streamed on several different platforms including Amazon Prime.


    Selma

    2. When They See Us

    When They See Us is a 4-part drama series based on the Central Park Five. This true story is about five Black teenagers who were convicted of a crime he did not commit. They spent each spent a long period of time in prison despite them being innocent. This drama proves how racism within institutions can ruin people’s lives. When They See Us can be streamed on Netflix.

    3. 12 Years A Slave

    A historical drama about a Black man being kidnapped into slavery is 12 Years A Slave. He then spends 12 years as a slave away from his family. The movie shows the disturbing truths about slavery. Its historical context is extremely educational. 12 Years A Slave can be found on Amazon Prime.

    12 Years A Slave

    4. 13th

    The 13th is a documentary that is based on the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. It discusses mass incarceration of Black men which dates all the way back to when the amendment was first ratified and up to Donald Trump’s presidency. The documentary covers a lot of history and is extremely beneficial to those looking to learn more about racism. The 13th can be streamed on Netflix.

    13th

    5. The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson

    This documentary focuses on Marsha P. Johnson who was a Black trans woman in 1969. She was one of the lead forces behind the Stonewall riots. The film is led by a close friend of hers who celebrates her life and also covers her mysterious death. Her body was found floating in the Hudson River leading many to believe she was murdered. The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson can be streamed on Netflix.

    The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson

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