Anti-Racist Film Viewing Recommendations

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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This Week

  • The new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach.

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  • From Academy Award winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, starring Jessie Buckley, and Paul Mescal. 

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  • The new film from Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World), starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Elle Fanning.

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  • Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery opus. 

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  • After the screening, join us for a moderated discussion with author ND Stevenson!

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  • Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman in the critically acclaimed new play by David Ireland. 

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  • Some people change your life forever.

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  • “I wrote and directed it as one movie — and I’m so glad to give the fans the chance to see it as one movie." - Quentin Tarantino 

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  • The future isn't big enough for the both of them.

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  • Cultivating the magic of connection through variety arts, music, laughter and wonder, with unforgettable memories for kids "AND people!"

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  • Featuring a live, original score composed and performed Jeff Rapsis!

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  • Boston's one and only open mic night for filmmakers!

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  • The acclaimed holiday classic from master director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Perfect Blue). 

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