In this four-part series we spotlight Netflix as a great resource for documentaries that do a thorough job of highlighting melanated history and experiences. The documentary discussed in this episode takes us on a chronological journey of black film. We discuss the historical trail blazers of black film, the relationship African Americans have with British actors, and black film classics. This documentary had a heartfelt impact on us after seeing the brilliance of our historical black, actors, actresses, and filmmakers. Make sure you go click on this episode!
We could only showcase a few documentaries but there are plenty of others on Netflix that we felt were good resources. The additional documentary recommendation are included but not limited to:
-The Black Godfather
-Journey of an African Colony
-Let it Fall- Los Angeles 1982-1992
-Whose Streets?
-I Am Not Your Negro
-Time: The Kalief Browder Story
-What happened, Miss Simone?
-She Did That
-Blood Brothers
-13th (the original)
-13th: A conversation with Oprah Winfrey & Ava DuVernay
-Good Hair
-Amend
-Quincy
-Ella Fitzgerald


