Vox's 11 Movies That Confront American Racism

In 'How to Be an Antiracist,' Ibram X. Kendi argues that being antiracist involves, in part, understanding the problems in power and policies that prop up racial inequalities. This can be a long process, especially for those who haven't suffered directly, or even have benefited, as a result of them. One way to begin is by watching great films. Images and the stories they tell shape our imaginations in powerful ways, and cinema can be a force for rewiring how viewers see the world off-screen, too. These documentaries and fictional movies challenge the ways films depict black life. They confront white Americans who like to think of themselves as "not racist." They question notions about whose stories are worth telling. And they remind us about what parts of our history we might feel more comfortable sweeping under the rug. For those who want to understand where we are as a country, how we got here, and where we need to go next, these 11 films are a good a place to start." - vox.com