What to Watch
The Hate U Give is a film based on the YA novel that offers an intimate portrait of race in America.
Just Mercy is a film based on the book by civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson about his work on death row in Alabama.
This debate between James Baldwin, a black author, and William F. Buckley, takes on race in America in 1965. Spoiler: Baldwin emerges as the winner.
Sponsored by National Geographic, "America Inside Out with Katie Couric" explores the complexities of American culture. The episode "Re-Righting History" delves into the battle around removing confederate monuments.
This Netflix documentary follows former First Lady Michelle Obama on her book tour, offering insights into the work she does in bridging divides through community and story.
A powerful documentary, John Ridley examines the years and events leading up to the Rodney King verdict.
Another powerful film by Ava DuVernay, the documentary 13th provides an eye-opening examination of how the 13th Amendment to the Constitution has been used to criminalize blacks in America.
A four-part documentary, College Behind Bars highlights the Bard Prison Initiative, a rigorous program that provides inmates a chance at higher education. It highlights America's failure to provide meaningful rehabilitation to millions of Americans behind bars.
In this short, but powerful, clip, filmmaker David Jones captures his friend Kimberly Jones, author of the YA novel I'm Not Dying With You Tonight, explaining the why behind rioting and looting.
Young adult author Nic Stone sits down with author Jodi Picoult to talk about racism and white privilege.