African American and Proud

Here is a collection of films on African Americans.

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Outta the Muck

The people of Pahokee rise “outta the muck” to celebrate family history and football.

Outta the Muck

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The Picture Taker

Meet Ernest Withers, iconic African American civil rights photographer—and FBI informant.

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The Picture Taker

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The Big Payback

The passage of the first-ever reparations bill for Black Americans stirs up a debate.

The Big Payback

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When Claude Got Shot

After being shot in the face, a law student is torn by the effects of gun violence.

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When Claude Got Shot

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Ferguson Rises

Michael Brown Sr. seeks justice after a white police officer kills his son in Ferguson.

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Ferguson Rises

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Coded Bias

Exposing prejudices and threats to civil liberty in facial recognition algorithms and A.I.

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Coded Bias