African American History and Film

1. In the Heat of the Night - this film documented the history of a small southern town in the south with it's first Black Chief of Police.
2. Ray - this film documented the racial disparity mainly in the music industry and the towns the black entertainers performed in.
3. Remember the Titans - this film documented the racial disparity of a small town high school football team and the town and team overcame the racial barriers.
4. Bingo Long All Stars - this film documented the racial disparity among the baseball teams in the segregated southern states.
5. Jackie Robinson Story - this film documents the life story of Jackie Robinson in his plight to break the color barriers in the baseball industry.
6. Roots - this film documented the history of African American families during slavery.
7. Malcolm X - this film documented the life of Malcolm X.
8. Tuskegee Airman - this film documented the first group of African American Air force pilots and their plight.
9. Glory - this film documents US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.
10. Glory Road - this film documented the National Conference of Collegiate Sports (NCCA) first every starting five African Americans players to break the color barrier to play in this conference.