Black History Month

This historical biography traces the life of Lawrence Douglas Wilder, the first elected African-American governor in the United States.

Blind Willie Johnson, Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Willie McTell, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Flora Molton — the African American gospel tradition has been a haven for the blind.

A celebration of the musical form that sprang from the Mississippi Delta to the Westside of Chicago, with deep roots in Africa and slavery and influences on modern American music.

Memphis is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when a young white DJ's vision met an electrifying black singer's voice, and the music changed forever. 

A jubilant journey into the soul of the nation.

What do you get when you mix comedy, race, and politics?

A film that tells the story of how young people of Birmingham, Alabama brought segregation to its knees.

Comedian Chris Rock and filmmaker Jeff Stilson examine black America's obsession with their hair.

This film explores the increasing racial diversity and shift in attitudes toward musicians of color in the classical music world through Ann Hobson Pilot's professional journey.