Malcolm X

Claireece “Precious” Jones, aile içi şiddet mağduru, obezite hastalığına sahip, okumamış, ikinci çocuğuna öz babasının tecavüzü sonucu hamile kalan 16 yaşında bir ergendir. Precious aynı zamanda aşırı kilosundan dolayı içine kapanık bir genç kızdır. Ancak yaşadığı tüm bu sorunlu yanlara rağmen Precious içinde bulunduğu durumu kaderinin bir parçası olarak kabullenerek bir çıkış noktası bulma umudu taşır. Bu umudun kapısı, yaşadığı sorunlardan hayal dünyasında gezintiye çıkarak kaçmasıyla açılmaktadır.

Filmde, ölü liderlerinin cesedini ve vaat edilen gömülü hazineyi aramak için Vietnam'a dönen Paul, Otis, Eddie ve Melvin adında dört Afro-Amerikan savaş gazisinin hikayesi anlatılıyor.

Belgeselde, 1969 yılında düzenlenen 300 bin kişiden fazla katılımcısı bulunan Harlem Kültür Festivali’nin görüntülerine yer veriliyor. 50 yıl önce çekilen görüntülerin gün yüzüne çıktığı belgeselde, Afrikalı Amerikalı müzik kültürü izleyicilere tanıtılıyor.

Yazar James Baldwin, bitmemiş romanı Remember This House ile modern Amerika'daki seçim yarışlarındaki olyları anlatıyor.

Belgesel niteliğindeki film, ABD’de siyahi vatandaşların kanun önündeki pozisyonlarına ve hapishane koşullarına dikkat çekiyor. Son zamanlarda medyaya da sıkça yansıyan, Amerika’daki polislerin siyahilere karşı olan orantısız şiddet olayları tüm ülkede ve dünya çapında büyük tepki görmüştü. Hüküm giymiş mahkumların güçlü bir oranının siyahilerden oluştuğunu da belirten yönetmen bunun yalnızca suçla değil aynı zamanda Amerika’nın yargı sistemiyle de ilgisine dikkat çekiyor.

Soğuk Savaş'ın en gerilimli döneminde, caz müziği ve Kongo'nun dekolonizasyon süreci iç içe geçer. Film, 1960'ta Kongo'nun bağımsızlığını, Batı destekli ilk darbeyi ve ABD'nin dikkat dağıtmak için caz elçisi Louis Armstrong'u kullanmasını konu alır. 1961'de lider Patrice Lumumba'nın CIA destekli bir suikastla öldürülmesinin ardından, müzisyenler Abbey Lincoln ve Max Roach'un emperyalizme karşı sanatsal direnişi ve olayın Soğuk Savaş'taki yankıları gözler önüne serilir.

George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th century, whose novels 1984 and Animal Farm foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic references, and modern-day footage to craft not only a portrait of the writer, but a fresh take on how prophetic his work has become.

illustrates how directors pushed boundaries and altered the art of filmmaking during the turbulent, swinging 1960s. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, "Reel Radicals" features clips from such seminal films as Arthur Penn's "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967); Mike Nichols' "The Graduate" (1967); Dennis Hopper's "Easy Rider" (1969); John Frankenheimer's "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962); Stanley Kubrick's "Dr. Strangelove" (1964) and "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968); John Schlesinger's "Midnight Cowboy" (1969); Richard Brooks' "Elmer Gantry" (1960) and "In Cold Blood" (1967); and Norman Jewison's "In the Heat of the Night" (1967) and "The Thomas Crown Affair" (1968). Frankenheimer, Jewison, Hopper, Schlesinger, Penn, Buck Henry, Paul Mazursky, Roger Corman and Arthur Hiller are among the filmmakers who discuss the decade.

For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Wallace's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today’s precarious tipping point.

Malcolm X ve Muhammed Ali'nin tesadüfi bir karşılaşmadan trajik bir serpintiye kadar olan olağanüstü bağları, güvensizlik ve değişen ideallerin ağırlığı altında kırılıyor.

The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

CBS News looks at Malcolm X, focusing on his public life from 1959 to his assassination in 1965, suggesting that his death was a great loss to the nation. The film intercuts archival footage of Malcolm and interviews with family, friends, colleagues, scholars, and writers. CBS documents Malcolm's move from being Elijah Muhammad's deputy in the Nation of Islam to his embrace of Islam: his new links with the civil rights movement posed a real threat to the powers that be. CBS details his death after secret FBI acts to increase the rift between Muhammad and Malcolm. Maya Angelou, Dick Gregory, and Andrew Young offer trenchant comments. "He was our manhood," eulogized Ossie Davis.

The story of how the radical Huey P. Newton developed the Black Panther Party based on his 10-point program for social reform.

The study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity. a.k.a. Cassius Clay presents a fascinating look at the incredible life and achievements of one of the most courageous, outspoken and charismatic figures of boxing: Muhammad Ali. Born Cassius Clay in 1942, Ali soon rose to become a renowned athlete, an articulate author and a compelling political; leader. Audacious, ambitious and totally fearless, Ali became a symbol of pride, a legend of hope and one of the most extraordinary cultural icons of the 20th century.

The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social equality. The documentary illuminates the 80-year-old Congressman’s life as it chronicles the moments on the extraordinary journey that have shaped his place in history and make him such a galvanizing figure today as protests circle the globe. Lewis’ schedule has increased ten-fold as he has become the go-to figure for TV news shows, podcasts and newspapers and magazines from the Washington Post to Vanity Fair, commenting on and leading the way forward through today’s worldwide protests and demonstrations.

A collection of subversive comedy sketches and routines relating to the peace movement.

Reveals through graphic historical and exclusive footage the tragic murders of political and social leaders. These heinous crimes help make the 20th century man's most most violent era. Included also are numerous attempted assassinations and the stories behind those who are driven to kill prominent figures. ASSASSINATED: Malcolm X John F. Kennedy Dr. Martin Luther King Mahatma Ghandi John Lennon Robert Kennedy George Moscone

Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man – photographer William Klein had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali’s legend. In 1964, the young gregarious Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly invincible Heavyweight Champion of the World Sonny Liston – the manner of Clay’s victory and his amazing persona made him an instant superstar. Through this incredible period, and Clay’s subsequent rematches with Liston, William Klein enjoyed unrivalled access top Clay’s camp – witnessing at first hand Cassius Clay becoming Muhammad Ali and angering the American people with his allegiance to Islam. Forward to Zaire 1974, and the return of Muhammad Ali to the world stage to face another invincible champion George Foreman. As Ali reclaimed the crown for a second time, Klein was ever present, capturing the full story at close quarter.

DEATH SCENES II continues the exploration into the dark recesses of violence and rage that ended in such heinous crimes as the Manson Family's assault on society. You'll see the gruesome aftermath of mob reprisals, public executions and international terrorism. DEATH SCENES II uniquely ushers the brave and curious into a spellbinding trip through the reality that is our world today.

Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overcame tremendous adversity to reach the NBA and found his true calling when he converted to Islam. His decision not to stand for the national anthem, however, turned him from prodigy to pariah. Told candidly by Abdul-Rauf himself more than 20 years later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement.

Ali’nin Louisville’de başlayan hikayesi, yaşama dair bütün zıtlıkları içinde barındırır. Öyle ki, yaşamının bir kısmında şair olarak anılacak, Başkanlık Özgürlük Madalyası boynunda parıldayacak, Dünya Barış Elçisi seçilecek, diğer bir kısmında ise sürgün edilip dışlanacaktır. “Muhammed Ali’nin Davası” can alıcı kesitlerle dolu bir boks filmi değil. Aksine onun hayatının en zor rauntlarına odaklanan bir film. Hakkında tartışmalar neden olan İslamiyeti seçmesinden, Vietnam’da askerlik yapmayı reddettiği için aldığı beş yıllık hapis cezasına ve savaştığı Parkinson hastalığına kadar hayatının dönüm noktalarına uzanan çarpıcı bir belgesel…

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

World in Action was Granada Television’s flagship ITV current affairs series, running from 7 Jan 1963 to 7 Dec 1998, and built a reputation for film-led investigative reporting and a forceful editorial stance. Its journalism produced major public and political repercussions—including investigations associated with miscarriages of justice such as the Birmingham Six—and it also served as a platform for landmark documentary projects, including the first broadcast of “Seven Up!” as part of the strand in 1964.

Vox ile ortaklaşa hazırlanan bu belgesel dizisi, siyasetten bilime ve popüler kültüre kadar dünyanın bazı güncel eğilimlerini açıklıyor.

Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere.

Explore Ali’s challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs through recordings of his own voice. The two-part documentary paints an intimate portrait of a man who was a beacon of hope for oppressed people around the world and, in his later years, was recognized as a global citizen and a symbol of humanity and understanding.

Windrush is a 4-part series of one hour television documentaries originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1998 to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival in Britain of the Empire Windrush, the ship which brought the first wave of post-war West Indian immigrants.

Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.

From the 1950s to the present day, from Los Angeles to San Francisco via Berkeley University or Silicon Valley, this three-part documentary series unfolds the recent history of California, which is revolutionizing the world by its way of life and its incredible capacity for innovation.