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

  • From boundary-pushing directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim.

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  • An audacious comedic fable about sex, marriage, and the absurdities of social convention.

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  • Harry Lehman is an aging pickpocket who plies his trade with diminishing returns in a drastically changed New York. 

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  • Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, starring John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, & Parker Posey. 

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  • Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler star in the new film from Paweł Pawlikowski (My Summer of Love, Cold War, Ida)

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  • A film by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, winners of the Best Director award at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. 

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  • Screening a new 4K restoration of the film!

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  • Josh O’Connor leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic. 

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  • Before and after select screenings, gather with experienced instructors for a closer look at the film and its context.

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  • The ultimate underdog story behind the ultimate underdog movie.

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  • Martin McDonagh's Oscar nominated black comedy-drama starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.

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  • Directed by Academy Award winner Siân Heder (CODA) and based on true events.

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  • In This Game Of Hide And Seek, If You're It... You're Dead.

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  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    Give yourself over to absolute pleasure.

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  • George Clooney and Meryl Streep lend their voices to this hilarious and heartwarming animated adventure from visionary director Wes Anderson.

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  • Al Pacino is cruising for a killer.

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  • After losing her family in a car crash, professional clown Barbara struggles to maintain her belief in laughter and hope while coping with devastating grief.

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  • Taught by Mikal J. Gaines Ph.D from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences!

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