10 Must-Watch Drama Films About Discrimination

Description: This classic film adaptation of Harper Lee's novel addresses racial injustice in the Deep South, where a black man is falsely accused of a crime. It's a poignant exploration of prejudice and moral growth.

Fact: Gregory Peck won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Atticus Finch. The film was also nominated for Best Picture.

Description: Based on Alice Walker's novel, this film explores the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in rural Georgia, facing abuse and discrimination, yet finding strength and sisterhood.

Fact: Whoopi Goldberg was nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for her role as Celie. The film was also nominated for 11 Oscars.

Description: Based on John Grisham's novel, this film deals with a black father who takes justice into his own hands after his daughter is brutally attacked, raising questions about race, justice, and the law.

Fact: The film features a young Samuel L. Jackson in one of his most intense roles, and it was a commercial success, grossing over $152 million worldwide.

Description: A powerful story about a former neo-Nazi skinhead who tries to prevent his younger brother from following in his footsteps, highlighting the dangers of racial hatred.

Fact: Edward Norton received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role. The film was also controversial for its depiction of violence and racism.

Description: While primarily a supernatural drama, this film also touches on themes of racial discrimination through the story of a death row inmate with miraculous powers.

Fact: Michael Clarke Duncan was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as John Coffey. The film was also a box office success.

Description: This ensemble drama interweaves several stories about race, class, and stereotypes in Los Angeles, showing how prejudice affects everyone involved.

Fact: "Crash" won the Academy Award for Best Picture, despite being a surprise winner over "Brokeback Mountain."

Description: This historical drama chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

Fact: The film was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and David Oyelowo's performance as Dr. King was widely praised.

Description: Clint Eastwood stars as a Korean War veteran who confronts his own prejudices while befriending his Hmong neighbors, leading to a story of redemption and understanding.

Fact: Eastwood wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the film, which was his first starring role since "Million Dollar Baby."

Description: Set in the 1960s Mississippi, this film focuses on the lives of African-American maids and their white employers, highlighting the racial and class divides of the era.

Fact: The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It was also a commercial success, grossing over $216 million worldwide.

Description: Based on the real-life murder of three civil rights activists, this film examines the FBI's investigation into the Ku Klux Klan's activities in Mississippi, showcasing the deep-seated racism of the time.

Fact: The film received seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won for Best Cinematography.