10 Movies & Shows Like Whose Streets?

Description: This documentary series delves into the O.J. Simpson trial, exploring its racial and cultural implications, and how it reflected broader issues of race, celebrity, and justice in America.

Fact: The series won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. It is one of the longest documentaries ever nominated for an Oscar, with a runtime of nearly eight hours.

Description: This film dramatizes the real-life events leading to the death of Oscar Grant, a young Black man killed by a police officer, highlighting systemic racism and the impact of police violence on communities.

Fact: The film won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for U.S. dramatic film at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. It was Ryan Coogler's feature directorial debut.

Description: This documentary tells the story of five Black and Latino teenagers wrongfully convicted of a brutal assault in Central Park, highlighting issues of racial bias, media sensationalism, and wrongful imprisonment.

Fact: The film was directed by Ken Burns, his daughter Sarah Burns, and her husband David McMahon. It later inspired the Netflix series 'When They See Us.'

Description: This documentary explores Muhammad Ali's fight outside the boxing ring, focusing on his refusal to be drafted into the Vietnam War and his conversion to Islam, themes of resistance and identity.

Fact: The film was part of the PBS 'Independent Lens' series. It includes rare footage and interviews with Ali and his contemporaries.

Description: This documentary examines the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party, focusing on its activism, community programs, and confrontations with law enforcement, providing historical context for contemporary movements.

Fact: The film includes rare archival footage and interviews with former members of the Black Panther Party. It was part of PBS's Independent Lens series.

Description: This film explores themes of racial injustice, police brutality, and activism, focusing on a young Black girl's journey to find her voice after witnessing the shooting of her unarmed friend by a police officer.

Fact: The movie is based on the best-selling young adult novel of the same name by Angie Thomas. It was praised for its powerful performances and timely social commentary.

Description: This documentary provides an inside look at the Oakland Police Department as it attempts to reform itself amid scandals and community distrust, offering a nuanced view of policing in America.

Fact: The film was shot over two years and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It was directed by Peter Nicks, who also made 'The Waiting Room.'

Description: This documentary follows the family of Dontre Hamilton, a Black man killed by police, as they fight for justice and police accountability, capturing the emotional and political toll of their struggle.

Fact: The film was shot over three years and premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. It was the directorial debut of Erik Ljung.

Description: This documentary uses archival footage to chronicle the 1992 Los Angeles riots, sparked by the acquittal of police officers involved in the beating of Rodney King, exploring themes of racial tension and systemic injustice.

Fact: The film was released on the 25th anniversary of the riots. It won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.

Description: This documentary follows activists, police officers, and community leaders in Baltimore in the aftermath of Freddie Gray's death, capturing the struggle for justice and systemic change.

Fact: The film was directed by Sonja Sohn, who is also known for her role in 'The Wire.' It premiered at the AFI Docs film festival.