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1. Eyes on the Prize (1987–1990)
TV-PG | 360 min | Documentary, History
A documentary about the American Civil Rights Movement from 1952 to 1965.
Stars: Julian Bond, Coretta Scott King, John Lewis, Andrew Young
Votes: 737
2.
King (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1978)
86 min | Biography, Drama, History
Director: Abby Mann | Stars: Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson, Tony Bennett, Roscoe Lee Browne
Votes: 10
3.
King (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1978)
Biography, Drama, History
King now takes up the battle against the northern slums, which he calls "black ghettos". His meeting with black leaders Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael is a failure, as he intends to ... See full summary »
Director: Abby Mann | Stars: Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson, Tony Bennett, Roscoe Lee Browne
Votes: 9
4.
Eyes on the Prize (1987–1990)
Episode:
The Keys to the Kingdom: 1974-1980
(1990)
TV-PG | 57 min | Documentary, History
In the 1970s, anti-discrimination rights are put to the test. Boston whites violently resist federal school desegregation order. Atlanta's mayor Jackson proves affirmative action can work, but Bakke decision challenges that policy.
Directors: Jacqueline Shearer, Paul Stekler | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Tracy Amalfitano, Tom Atkins, Ruth M. Batson
Votes: 17
5.
King (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1978)
101 min | Biography, Drama, History
Director: Abby Mann | Stars: Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson, Tony Bennett, Roscoe Lee Browne
Votes: 11
6. King (1978)
271 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stretching from his days as a Southern Baptist minister up to his assassination in Memphis in 1968.
Stars: Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson, Tony Bennett, Roscoe Lee Browne
Votes: 444
7. Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream (1995)
120 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The life and career of the great baseball champion, Hank Aaron.
Director: Michael Tollin | Stars: Hank Aaron, Dusty Baker, Harry Belafonte, Yogi Berra
Votes: 156
8.
ESPN SportsCentury (1999–2007)
Episode:
Hank Aaron
(1999)
30 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Billye Aaron, Hank Aaron, Sparky Anderson, Joe Andrews
Votes: 16
9. ESPN SportsCentury (1999–2007)
Documentary, Biography, History
A biography series counting down the 50 greatest North American athletes of the 20th century. It was expanded to include other athletes, personalities, and notable moments in sports history.
Stars: Chris Fowler, Dick Schaap, Edwin Pope, Robert Lipsyte
Votes: 324
10. Startup.com (2001)
R | 107 min | Documentary
Traces the birth and failure of new media company govWorks.com.
Directors: Chris Hegedus, Jehane Noujaim | Stars: Kaleil Isaza Tuzman, Tom Herman, Kenneth Austin, Tricia Burke
Votes: 3,460 | Gross: $1.28M
11. Greased Lightning (1977)
PG | 96 min | Action, Biography, Comedy
The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper tier NASCAR race.
Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little
Votes: 1,984
12. The Visitor (1979)
R | 108 min | Horror, Sci-Fi
The soul of a young girl with telekinetic powers and her mother become the prize in a battle between good ETs and evil ETs.
Director: Giulio Paradisi | Stars: Mel Ferrer, Glenn Ford, Lance Henriksen, John Huston
Votes: 4,544
13. An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence (1998 TV Special)
240 min | Music
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Debbie Allen, Shari Belafonte, Frankie Beverly, Michael Bolton
14. The Les Brown Show (1993–1994)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Les Brown, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, Mary Dimino
15. The 12th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1991 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Family
An awards ceremony co-hosted by Clifton Davis and Gladys Knight that celebrates the achievements of people of color whose contributions have enriched society. The ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Director: Bob Henry | Stars: Clifton Davis, Gladys Knight, Kathleen Battle, Lerone Bennett
16. The Making of Black Mayors (1986 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
The impact of Black Americans on politics and government is examined in this special featuring interviews with Black mayors from large and small cities across the country.
Stars: Marion Barry Jr., Tom Bradley, Terry Carter, Johnny Ford
17.
The Les Brown Show (1993–1994)
Episode:
Episode dated 15 November 1993
(1993)
Talk-Show
Stars: Les Brown, Mary Dimino, Maynard Jackson, Gladys Knight