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1. You People (2023)
R | 117 min | Comedy, Romance
Follows a new couple and their families, who find themselves examining modern love and family dynamics amidst clashing cultures, societal expectations and generational differences.
Director: Kenya Barris | Stars: Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Votes: 62,900
2. The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
R | 129 min | Drama, History, Thriller
The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Director: Aaron Sorkin | Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong
Votes: 193,586
3. Bros (I) (2022)
R | 115 min | Comedy, Romance
Two men with commitment problems attempt a relationship.
Director: Nicholas Stoller | Stars: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Guy Branum, Miss Lawrence
Votes: 35,158
4. Fahrenheit 451 (2018)
TV-14 | 100 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
In a terrifying care-free future, a young man, Guy Montag, whose job as a fireman is to burn all books, questions his actions after meeting a young woman - and begins to rebel against society.
Director: Ramin Bahrani | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Aaron Davis, Cindy Katz, Michael Shannon
Votes: 22,706
5. Bamboozled (2000)
R | 135 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A frustrated African-American TV writer proposes a blackface minstrel show in protest, but to his chagrin, it becomes a hit.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Rapaport
Votes: 12,359 | Gross: $2.27M
6. Princess Cyd (2017)
Not Rated | 96 min | Drama, Romance
A 16-year-old girl visits her aunt in Chicago for the summer. While there, she falls for another girl, and she and her aunt challenge each other's sex and spirit.
Director: Stephen Cone | Stars: Marika Mashburn, Jessie Pinnick, Paul Brian Fagen, Keith Kupferer
Votes: 4,404
7. I Am Not Your Negro (2016)
PG-13 | 93 min | Documentary, History
Writer James Baldwin tells the story of race in modern America with his unfinished novel, Remember This House.
Director: Raoul Peck | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, James Baldwin, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X
Votes: 23,530 | Gross: $7.12M
8. Getting Straight (1970)
R | 124 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Vietnam vet and former social radical is conflicted by his desire to become a teacher and his sympathy with anti-establishment student protests.
Director: Richard Rush | Stars: Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, Robert F. Lyons, Jeff Corey
Votes: 1,648 | Gross: $3.86M
9. C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2004)
PG-13 | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Through the eyes of a British "documentary", this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an America where the South won the Civil War.
Director: Kevin Willmott | Stars: Greg Kirsch, Renee Patrick, Molly Graham, William Willmott
Votes: 5,162 | Gross: $0.67M
10. The ABCs of Book Banning (2023)
TV-PG | 27 min | Documentary, Short
Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.
Directors: Sheila Nevins, Trish Adlesic, Nazenet Habtezghi | Stars: Adler, Ruth Anne, Arianna, Avalee
Votes: 1,190
11. Riotsville, U.S.A. (2022)
91 min | Documentary, History
Welcome to Riotsville, a fictional town built by the US military. Using all archival footage, the film explores the militarization of the police and creates a counter-narrative to the nation's reaction to the uprisings of the late '60s.
Director: Sierra Pettengill | Stars: Charlene Modeste, Lyndon B. Johnson, Otto Kerner, Edward P. Morgan
Votes: 383
12. Passing Strange (2009)
TV-MA | 135 min | Documentary, Musical
Director Spike Lee's passionate adaptation of the thrilling Broadway musical about a young bohemian who experiences sex, drugs and rock and roll on his journey to selfhood.
Directors: Spike Lee, Annie Dorsen | Stars: Stew, De'Adre Aziza, Eisa Davis, Colman Domingo
Votes: 420
13. Not a Love Story: A Film About Pornography (1981)
69 min | Documentary
Documentary about the pornography industry and the apparent violent anti-woman slant much of it takes.
Director: Bonnie Sherr Klein | Stars: Linda Lee Tracey, Bonnie Sherr Klein, Suze Randall, Kate Millett
Votes: 312
14. Black Power: A British Story of Resistance (2021)
89 min | Documentary, History
How the movement came into being in the late 1960s, when it fought back against police brutality and racism.
Director: George Amponsah | Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, James Baldwin
Votes: 149
15. Not Just a Game (2010 Video)
62 min | Documentary, History, Sport
This critique of U.S. sports culture shows how 20th-century sports has consistently reflected the hegemonic political discourse of the day, specifically, elite narratives about nationalism, war, gender, race, homosexuality and capitalism.
Director: Jeremy Earp | Star: Dave Zirin
Votes: 89
16. The Problem with White Friends (2017 Video)
34 min | Short, News
The New York Times runs an op-ed by the professor of criminal law, Ekow N. Yankah, called "Can My Children Be Friends with White People?" Sargon criticizes the article.
Stars: Carl Benjamin, Tucker Carlson, Ekow Yankah
17. The Gay Rub: A Documentary (2018)
Not Rated | 16 min | Documentary, Short, History
This documentary chronicles the project by Steven Reigns devoted to collecting rubbings from LGBTQ historical markers, signs, tombstones, cenotaphs, plaques, and monuments.
Director: Michael J. Saul | Stars: Lillian Faderman, David K. Johnson, Steven Reigns, Jacob Soboroff
Votes: 7
19. My Place: Cleo Wade (2017)
4 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Barbara Anastacio | Star: Cleo Wade
20.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Writing the President
(1971)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie learns that Mike has written to President Nixon to criticize his policies. So Archie takes pen in hand and writes his own letter of praise.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 409
21.
Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode:
The Encyclopedia Hustle
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
The Evans family realizes that they may have been scammed by a blind man selling encyclopedias.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter
Votes: 103
22.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Louise's Cookbook
(1976)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
To George's disgruntlement, Louise is offered to write a cookbook.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 103
23.
Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode:
The Newlydreads
(2004)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace takes on her first job after the end of her marriage. What seems problematic about the job is that the clients are Newlyweds who just got back from their honeymoon. Grace is annoyed ... See full summary »
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes
Votes: 263
24.
All American (2018– )
Episode:
Bring the Pain
(2019)
TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Sport
Layla pretends everything is fine and throws a birthday party for Olivia and Jordan; Spencer is forced to have dinner with Cliff Mosley.
Director: David McWhirter | Stars: Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou, Samantha Logan
Votes: 204
25.
This Is Us (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Club
(2019)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Kate and Toby try to make time for their marriage. Jack attempts to prove himself to Rebecca's father. Randall struggles to find his place with the other councilmen.
Director: Jessica Yu | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz
Votes: 1,403
26.
The Good Place (2016–2020)
Episode:
Whenever You're Ready
(2020)
TV-PG | 53 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Michael works with the Joint Council of Afterlife Affairs to smooth out kinks in the system. Jason and Tahani move on. Eleanor tries to influence Chidi.
Director: Michael Schur | Stars: Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D'Arcy Carden
Votes: 6,454
27.
Secular Talk (2008– )
Episode:
Bernie's Closing Ads Before Iowa Are So Good It Makes Kyle Tear Up
(2020)
TV-MA | News
Star: Kyle Kulinski
28.
Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode:
May 27, 2020
(2021)
TV-14 | Drama
The Bordelon family reacts to the death of George Floyd. Ralph Angel and Darla cut their honeymoon short to return to Blue.
Director: Cierra Glaude | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey
Votes: 38
29.
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Episode:
Love
(2021)
TV-MA | Documentary, History
After decades of setbacks, the struggle for same-sex marriage equality culminates in an Ohio couple's case taken up by the Supreme Court in 2015.
Directors: Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kenny Leon | Stars: Bobby Cannavale, Laverne Cox, Whitney Cummings, Hannah Gadsby
Votes: 81
30.
What's Eating Harlem (2014– )
Episode:
El, Fly, Chic
(2021)
TV-G | News
Dianne Smith articulates her bold artistic vision revolving around a shared historical experience, as does LeRone Wilson whose elegant, fly, and chic art truly expands the mind. Lana Turner also recounts a unique time in Harlem's history.
Director: Paul Phillips | Stars: Jenn Jade Ledesna, Dianne Smith, Lana Turner, Tabitha Williams
31.
Everything's Trash (2022)
Episode:
Public Image Is Trash
(2022)
TV-14 | Comedy
Phoebe decides it's "heaux-o'clock" after a date tells her he wants to explore a deeper connection. However, as much as she tries not to catch feelings, she may have already fallen for him.
Director: Gillian Robespierre | Stars: Phoebe Robinson, Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor
Votes: 20
32.
The Good Doctor (2017–2024)
Episode:
Hard Heart
(2023)
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama
A three year old boy arrives at the emergency room they immediately recognizes that he is having a stroke. Dr. Shaun Murphy's initial diagnosis of the underlying cause does not solve the problem, Dr. Park must search deeper.
Director: James Genn | Stars: Freddie Highmore, Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, Christina Chang
Votes: 410
33.
The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
The Entertainment Industry Is Collapsing, Thank God
(2023 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Hollywood actors join writers on strike, raising concerns about the collapse of the entertainment industry. The Pentagon explains its stance on abortions for female military members. A Johnny the Walrus parade float stirs chaos in Alaska.
Star: Matt Walsh
34.
The Affair (2014–2019)
Episode:
Episode #4.3
(2018)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama
Noah's attempt to teach his students a lesson in civil duty spirals out of control. Helen can't handle Vik's decision and goes behind his back, only to find resistance everywhere she turns.
Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney, Joshua Jackson
Votes: 527
35.
Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G. (2018)
Episode:
The Art of War
(2018)
TV-MA | 43 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Poole and Tyndall investigate a dirty cop. The Task Force receives promising results from a ballistics test. Biggie releases "Who Shot Ya," spurring Tupac to make a risky alliance.
Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Josh Duhamel, Liana Mendoza, Bokeem Woodbine, Wavyy Jonez
Votes: 278
36.
The Ben Shapiro Show (2015– )
Everyone Just Died... Again
(2017 Podcast Episode)
53 min | News, Talk-Show
Trump's tax cut passes Congress, everyone dies, and Ben Shapiro wanders the Earth alone.
Star: Ben Shapiro
37.
Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode:
Your Passages Have Been Paid
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Mediation for the custody of Blue becomes heated. Nova makes a confession. Charley learns about Micah's role in the fire. Charley faces an unexpected obstacle.
Director: Rachel Raimist | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey
Votes: 51
38.
You're the Worst (2014–2019)
Episode:
Zero Eggplants
(2019)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Gretchen and Jimmy make "couple friends."
Director: Alex Hardcastle | Stars: Chris Geere, Aya Cash, Desmin Borges, Kether Donohue
Votes: 225
39.
Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode:
Rule 34
(2018)
TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The BAU must determine what connects six people that each received a mysterious package in order to identify the Unsub. Also, Simmons and his wife Kristy must deal with their son, who got suspended from school.
Director: Alec Smight | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness
Votes: 986
40.
Pose (2018–2021)
Episode:
Revelations
(2019)
TV-MA | 56 min | Drama
Relationships are irreparably damaged when Damon reveals the secrets others have been hiding.
Director: Steven Canals | Stars: Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez, Billy Porter, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore
Votes: 722
41.
Snowfall (2017–2023)
Episode:
Other Lives
(2019)
TV-MA | 46 min | Crime, Drama
Franklin walks a different path. Life in South Central begins to change forever.
Director: Sunu Gonera | Stars: Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph
Votes: 875