Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman List
- Roots - Both explore African American history and the struggle for freedom and identity.
- The Help - Deals with racism and the lives of African American maids in the 1960s.
- 12 Years a Slave - Portrays the brutal realities of slavery and the journey to freedom.
- Selma - Focuses on the civil rights movement and the fight for African American voting rights.
- A Raisin in the Sun - Examines African American family struggles and dreams in the face of adversity.
- Mississippi Burning - Explores the FBI's investigation into the disappearance of civil rights activists.
- The Color Purple - Highlights the life and struggles of African American women in the South.
- Fences - Tackles issues of race and family dynamics in the mid-20th century.
- Beloved - Deals with the haunting past of slavery and its effects on the present.
- The Butler - Chronicles the life of a White House butler who serves several presidents and witnesses the changes in America.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - Focuses on overcoming adversity and the struggle for a better life.
- Just Mercy - Explores themes of injustice and the legal struggles of an African American man.
- When They See Us - Based on the true story of the Central Park Five and the injustices they faced.
- Freedom Writers - A teacher inspires her at-risk students to embrace education in the face of adversity.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Explores themes of race, family, and the struggle for acceptance in 1960s America.
- Deadwood - Explores early American society and the struggles for power and identity.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary reflecting on race relations in America using James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript.
- The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness - Documentary exploring systemic racism and the criminal justice system in America.
- The Express - Based on the true story of Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy.
- Antwone Fisher - Follows the journey of a young African American man overcoming his traumatic past.
- Ray - A biopic about Ray Charles exploring his struggles with blindness and racism.
- The Underground Railroad - A limited series depicting the harrowing journey of a young slave seeking freedom.
- American History X - Explores themes of racism and redemption through the experiences of its characters.
- The Grapes of Wrath - Depicts hardship and struggle during the Great Depression, similar to the resilience themes.
- Black Panther - Focuses on identity, heritage, and empowerment of the African American community.
- The Long Walk Home - Set during the Montgomery bus boycott, it highlights the fight for civil rights.
- A United Kingdom - Based on a true story involving racial issues and marriage across cultural divides.
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Examines racism in America through the lens of a child's innocence.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores issues of gentrification and identity in the African American community.
- Little Fires Everywhere - Explores themes of motherhood, race, and societal tensions in a suburban setting.
- Hidden Figures - Highlights the contributions of African American women in NASA during the Space Race.
- Beale Street Could Talk - Explores themes of love and injustice in the face of systemic racism.
- Selma Lord Selma - A children's film depicting a true story of the civil rights movement.
- Boyz n the Hood - Examines life in South Central Los Angeles and the effects of systemic issues on African American youth.
- The 24th - Based on the true story of the all-Black 24th Infantry Regiment and their fight for justice.
- Southern Comfort - A documentary that examines the lives of transgender individuals in the South, sharing experiences of resilience.
- Proud Mary - Features a strong African American woman navigating a life of challenges and redemption.
- The Hate U Give - Examines racism and the impact of police violence on a young African American girl.
- The Black Candle - A documentary on the African American experience in America, exploring history and struggles.
- Django Unchained - A fictional story that addresses themes of slavery and justice in American history.
- Crown Heights - Based on the true story of a man wrongfully convicted, showcasing issues of race and injustice.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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1977 | Drama | 20204 | 8.4 | Serial | Încheiat | |
| 2 |
The Help
146 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 530638 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
12 Years a Slave
134 min
|
2013 | United Kingdom | Drama | 790757 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Selma
127 min
|
2014 | France | Drama | 99458 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
A Raisin in the Sun
128 min
|
1961 | United States of America | Drama | 10573 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
Mississippi Burning
128 min
|
1988 | United States of America | Drama | 127883 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
The Color Purple
154 min
|
1985 | United States of America | Drama | 104849 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
Fences
139 min
|
2016 | Canada | Drama | 125986 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Beloved
172 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Drama | 8812 | 6.1 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
The Butler
132 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 124146 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
The Pursuit of Happyness
117 min
|
2006 | United States of America | Drama | 626401 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
Just Mercy
137 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 85270 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 160159 | 8.8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 14 |
Freedom Writers
123 min
|
2007 | Germany | Drama | 93193 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
The Secret Life of Bees
114 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 29883 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
|
2004 | United States of America | Drama | 129381 | 8.6 | Serial | Anulat |
| 17 |
The Express
130 min
|
2008 | Germany | Drama | 23666 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
Antwone Fisher
120 min
|
2002 | United States of America | Drama | 40857 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
Ray
152 min
|
2004 | United States of America | Drama | 166527 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
|
2021 | United States of America | Drama | 9621 | 7.4 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 21 |
American History X
119 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Drama | 1279640 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Black Panther
135 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Action | 916418 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
The Long Walk Home
97 min
|
1990 | United States of America | Drama | 5745 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
A United Kingdom
111 min
|
2016 | Czech Republic | Drama | 17808 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
To Kill a Mockingbird
129 min
|
1962 | United States of America | Drama | 351905 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 26 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 23184 | 7.2 | Film | HD | |
| 27 |
|
2020 | United States of America | Drama | 62034 | 7.6 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 28 |
Hidden Figures
127 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 291835 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
Boyz n the Hood
112 min
|
1991 | United States of America | Drama | 169733 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
The 24th
101 min
|
2020 | United States of America | Drama | 1476 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
Southern Comfort
105 min
|
1981 | United States of America | Thriller | 23546 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
Proud Mary
88 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 11561 | 5.1 | Film | HD |
| 33 |
The Hate U Give
133 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 43956 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 34 |
Django Unchained
165 min
|
2012 | United States of America | Drama | 1898360 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 35 |
Crown Heights
96 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 3140 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
