Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson List
- When We Were Kings - Documentary about the famous Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman boxing match, highlighting themes of race and identity.
- The Hurricane - A biographical film about boxer Rubin Carter, wrongfully imprisoned for murder, exploring themes of injustice and racism.
- Ali - A biopic about Muhammad Ali, focusing on his boxing career and political activism during the civil rights movement.
- Cinderella Man - Based on the true story of James J. Braddock, a boxer who overcomes adversity during the Great Depression.
- The Great White Hope - A drama about a white boxer who becomes the heavyweight champion, highlighting racial tensions in early 20th-century America.
- Rocky - The iconic boxing film that explores themes of perseverance and self-determination in the face of adversity.
- Raging Bull - A biographical film about boxer Jake LaMotta, showcasing his turbulent life and struggles with personal demons.
- Southpaw - A story of redemption and the struggles of a boxer to reclaim his life after a personal tragedy.
- The Fighter - A biographical sports drama about amateur boxer Micky Ward's journey to the championship with family drama intertwined.
- Beyond the Mat - Documentary exploring the world of professional wrestling, touching on themes of determination and the pursuit of dreams.
- 42 - A biographical film about Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, tackling racial challenges.
- Selma - Historical drama focusing on the civil rights movement and the struggles faced by African Americans in the 1960s.
- Malcolm X - A biographical film about the civil rights leader, focusing on his life and their fight against systemic racism.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A true story of resilience and overcoming hardships, reflecting the perseverance seen in Jack Johnson's life.
- Fruitvale Station - A biographical drama about a young African American man whose life ends tragically, addressing racial issues in society.
- Hidden Figures - The true story of African American women mathematicians at NASA, showcasing their contributions during the civil rights movement.
- The Butler - A historical drama following an African American butler in the White House over several decades, reflecting civil rights struggles.
- They Call Me Sirr - A documentary highlighting the journey of an African American prison reformer, echoing themes of overcoming adversity.
- Get on Up - A biographical film about James Brown, focusing on his life struggles and breakthroughs in the music industry.
- American History X - A film that tackles themes of racism and redemption through the story of a reformed white supremacist.
- The Help - A drama set in the racially charged atmosphere of the 1960s South, focusing on the lives of African American maids.
- Green Book - A film showcasing an unlikely friendship between an African American pianist and his Italian American driver during the 1960s tour.
- A Beautiful Mind - Follows the life of John Nash, reflecting on the struggles of genius and personal growth similar to Johnson's story.
- The Social Network - A drama about ambition, success, and the personal challenges faced in pursuit of a dream, akin to Jack Johnson's life.
- Boys Don't Cry - A film that addresses topics of identity and prejudice through the life of Brandon Teena, paralleling Johnson's challenges.
- Remember the Titans - A sports drama centered around overcoming racial tensions and building unity in a high school football team.
- The Hate U Give - A film tackling themes of race, identity, and social justice, reflecting broader societal challenges Johnson faced.
- Do the Right Thing - A film that examines racial tensions in New York City, echoing the struggles faced by African Americans like Johnson.
- The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper - A tale of a man evading the system, highlighting individual determination and conflict with authority.
- The Real Rocky - A documentary about the life of Chuck Wepner, the inspiration for Rocky, addressing themes of boxing and resilience.
- The Black Godfather - A documentary on the life of Clarence Avant and his influence in the music industry, celebrating black success amidst adversity.
- I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary focusing on racial discrimination through the unfinished writing of James Baldwin, touching on struggles for equality.
- Spike Lee's Malcolm X - Explores the life of African American leader Malcolm X, highlighting themes of activism and civil rights.
- Just Mercy - A powerful legal drama about racial injustice and the fight against wrongful convictions, echoing Johnson's struggles against racism.
- Chocolat - A drama addressing themes of race and intolerance in a small French village, paralleling societal challenges faced by Johnson.
- The Last Black Man in San Francisco - A poignant exploration of race and identity in modern America, reminiscent of the historical challenges faced by Jack Johnson.
- Bohemian Rhapsody - A biographical film about Freddie Mercury's life, illustrating themes of resilience and overcoming adversity.
- The Birth of a Nation - A historical drama showcasing the life of Nat Turner, reflecting on rebellion against oppression faced by African Americans.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
When We Were Kings
89 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Documentary | 19110 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
The Hurricane
146 min
|
1999 | United States of America | Drama | 107814 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
Ali
157 min
|
2001 | United States of America | Drama | 110286 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Cinderella Man
144 min
|
2005 | United States of America | Drama | 209315 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
Rocky
120 min
|
1976 | United States of America | Drama | 690562 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
Raging Bull
129 min
|
1980 | United States of America | Drama | 410470 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
Southpaw
123 min
|
2015 | United States of America | Drama | 279226 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
The Fighter
116 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Drama | 408533 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
42
128 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 108952 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
Selma
127 min
|
2014 | France | Drama | 99276 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
Malcolm X
202 min
|
1992 | United States of America | Drama | 111395 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
The Pursuit of Happyness
117 min
|
2006 | United States of America | Drama | 623094 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
Fruitvale Station
82 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 92136 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Hidden Figures
127 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 290127 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
The Butler
132 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 123935 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Get on Up
139 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 27278 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
American History X
119 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Drama | 1274960 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
The Help
146 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 529212 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
Green Book
130 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 689187 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
A Beautiful Mind
135 min
|
2001 | United States of America | Drama | 1055010 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
The Social Network
121 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Drama | 821076 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
|
1999 | United States of America | Drama | 107796 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
Remember the Titans
113 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Drama | 250329 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
The Hate U Give
133 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 43788 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
Do the Right Thing
120 min
|
1989 | United States of America | Drama | 124531 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
The Black Godfather
118 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Documentary | 1638 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
Just Mercy
137 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 84949 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
Chocolat
121 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Drama | 210610 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 29 | 2019 | United States of America | Drama | 23141 | 7.2 | Film | HD | |
| 30 |
Bohemian Rhapsody
135 min
|
2018 | United Kingdom | Drama | 648063 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
The Birth of a Nation
193 min
|
1915 | United States of America | Drama | 28317 | 6.1 | Film | HD |
