Black Perspectives

Artist Nick Cave prepares for a career-spanning exhibition and a groundbreaking fashion performance celebrating gender identity.

A Brooklyn woman harbors the secret of electronic music’s true origins.

This lyrical, decades-spanning exploration of a woman’s life in Mississippi is a haunting, beautiful ode to the people and places that shape us.

Three dedicated film workers journey through the world of informal film culture.

Rebellious young lovers challenge tradition in this mesmerizing and emotionally charged romantic drama tinged with magical realism

A father and son embark on an epic bike ride from St. Louis to Chicago in this stirring documentary that takes a hard look at health disparities in the Black community.

This film delves into the historical use of hand games and artistic communication in Black culture.

This suite of films explores the fusion of the natural world and cultural narratives, as well as the limitless possibilities of creative expression and transcending convention.

Kidnapped and forced into marriage, Eva forms a tender friendship with her new husband’s cousin as together they face the ghosts of Rwanda’s past.

Two women from different class and racial backgrounds form a dangerous bond against the tumultuous backdrop of South Sudan’s impending secession.

A Baltimore-based single mother finds her groove with the help of her teenage daughter.

A young boy’s journey of understanding and acceptance amidst his parents’ separation.

Techie Lucas finds his casual hookup taking an unexpected turn.

Vibrant cultural legacies come to life, hidden histories are unearthed, everyday life is illuminated, and resonant stories unfold in captivating splendor in this collection of shorts.

Acclaimed director Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) tells the shocking story of a Black family who fought for decades to keep their ancestral land.

Pioneers in civil rights and outer space, Black astronauts boldly ventured where no Black Americans had ever gone before. This is their untold story.

Based on the book by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi (How to Be An Antiracist), this searing documentary explores the roots of anti-Black racism in America.

A barber’s quest for a holiday becomes an exploration of identity and experience.