Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Roots: The Next Generations List
- Queen Sugar - Explores the struggles and legacy of a Black family in the South.
- The Book of Negroes - Follows the life of a Black woman during slavery and her journey for freedom.
- 12 Years a Slave - A powerful depiction of the life of a man who was enslaved and fought for his freedom.
- The Help - Centers on African American maids in the 1960s South and their stories.
- Selma - Chronicles a significant event in the civil rights movement, focusing on a historic march.
- Underground - Follows a group of enslaved individuals on the Underground Railroad.
- The Butler - A historical drama about an African American butler who serves multiple presidents.
- Django Unchained - A revenge story that explores themes of slavery and freedom.
- Amistad - Based on the true story of a slave ship revolt and the ensuing legal battle.
- When They See Us - A powerful miniseries about the wrongful conviction of the Central Park Five.
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - A historical drama about a woman's life from slavery to the civil rights movement.
- Harriet - A biographical film about the life of Harriet Tubman and her escape from slavery.
- Still Here - An exploration of life in African American communities and their historical struggles.
- Just Mercy - Based on true stories of the fight against racial injustice in the legal system.
- Better Angel - Focuses on personal and societal struggles related to race and identity.
- Philadelphia - A landmark film addressing issues of discrimination and HIV/AIDS.
- Inside Man - A heist film with themes of race and justice in a diverse urban setting.
- The Color Purple - Explores the lives of African American women in the early 20th century.
- Fences - A look at African American life in the 1950s and the struggles faced during that time.
- Malcolm X - A biographical film about the life of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
- Hidden Figures - The story of African American women who were crucial to NASA's early missions.
- Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed - A documentary exploring the historical narratives of African Americans.
- The New York Times Presents: The Killing of Breonna Taylor - A documentary examining the impact of racial injustice and police violence.
- The 1619 Project - A documentary series that explores the legacy of slavery in America.
- Fruitvale Station - A biographical film about the life and death of Oscar Grant, addressing racial issues.
- The Different World - A television series that explores African American culture and college life.
- Atlanta - A contemporary series that examines race and cultural identity in modern America.
- Scandal - Features a strong Black female lead and addresses themes of power and race.
- Lovecraft Country - A genre-bending series that tackles systemic racism through a horror lens.
- Black Mirror - Episodes often reflect social issues, including race and identity complexities.
- Empire - Follows a hip-hop dynasty and addresses family, race, and power dynamics.
- Roc - A sitcom centered on an African American family, highlighting cultural issues.
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - A sitcom that explores African American life in a comedic yet poignant way.
- Americanah - Explores race and identity through the lens of Nigerian immigrants in America.
- The Chi - Follows a group of residents in Chicago, highlighting the struggles of the Black community.
- Dear White People - A satirical look at race relations in a predominantly white college environment.
- The Underground Railroad - An adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about escaping slavery.
- Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker - The biopic of a pioneering African American female entrepreneur.
- Going Back Home: The Experience - Explores the Black experience, focusing on identity and legacy.
- The 4400 - Includes themes of social justice and the fight against systemic discrimination.
- American Crime - Anthology series that addresses social issues, including race and injustice.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 6142 | 7.8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 2 |
12 Years a Slave
134 min
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2013 | United Kingdom | Drama | 789198 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
The Help
146 min
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 529922 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Selma
127 min
|
2014 | France | Drama | 99368 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
Underground
170 min
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1995 | Yugoslavia | Comedy | 64299 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
The Butler
132 min
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 124051 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
Django Unchained
165 min
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 1892330 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
Amistad
155 min
|
1997 | United States of America | Drama | 88151 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
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2019 | United States of America | Drama | 159696 | 8.8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 10 |
Harriet
125 min
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2019 | United States of America | Drama | 36690 | 6.8 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
Still Here
99 min
|
2020 | United States of America | Drama | 1121 | 5.5 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
Just Mercy
137 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 85097 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
Philadelphia
126 min
|
1993 | United States of America | Drama | 274957 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Inside Man
129 min
|
2006 | United States of America | Drama | 426089 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
The Color Purple
154 min
|
1985 | United States of America | Drama | 104632 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Fences
139 min
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2016 | Canada | Drama | 125797 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
Malcolm X
202 min
|
1992 | United States of America | Drama | 111593 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
Hidden Figures
127 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 290971 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
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2023 | United States of America | Documentary | 1907 | 4.9 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 20 |
Fruitvale Station
82 min
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 92394 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 99060 | 8.6 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 22 |
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 84562 | 7.7 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 23 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 51163 | 7.1 | Serial | Anulat |
| 24 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Drama | 741409 | 8.7 | Serial | Serial în curs |
| 25 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 42713 | 7.4 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 26 |
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1990 | United States of America | Comedy | 153367 | 7.9 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 27 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 9704 | 7.5 | Serial | Serial în curs |
| 28 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 27433 | 6.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 29 |
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 9594 | 7.4 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 30 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 15268 | 7.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 31 |
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2004 | United States of America | Drama | 48544 | 7.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 32 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 10486 | 7.7 | Serial | Anulat |