At the Coolidge, we believe in the power of film to generate understanding and empathy. Film can also be a powerful tool to illuminate the horrors of racism, past and present.
As we stand in solidarity with Black Americans and oppressed communities around the world, we offer a list of recommended viewing. This selection is not comprehensive, but we hope it may be a useful place to begin.
13th (2016, dir. Ava DuVernay)
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Clemency (2019, dir. Chinonye Chukwu)
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Crime + Punishment (2018, dir. Stephen T. Maing)
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Dear White People (2014, dir. Justin Simeon)
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Do The Right Thing (1989, dir. Spike Lee)
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Get Out (2017, dir. Jordan Peele)
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I Am Not Your Negro (2017, dir. Raoul Peck)
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If Beale Street Could Talk (2018, dir. Barry Jenkins)
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Mudbound (2017, dir. Dee Rees)
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