John Lewis: Good Trouble

An intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life and legacy - charting more than 60 years of extraordinary activism. As one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s closest allies Lewis organised Freedom Rides that left him bloodied or jailed, and stood at the front lines in historic marches on Washington and Selma.

Just Mercy

A powerful and thought-provoking true story, Just Mercy follows young lawyer and Harvard graduate Bryan Stevenson (played by Michael B Jordan) in his history-making battle to overturn the wrongful conviction of Walter McMillian (played by Jamie Foxx) a man condemned to die for the notorious murder of an 18 year old girl, despite evidence proving his innocence.

Harriet

A film based on the thrilling and inspirational life of iconic American freedom fighter Harriet Tubman. In an Oscar-nominated performance by Cynthia Erivo, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

What's My Name: Muhammad Ali

Chronicling the extraordinary life of 20th century icon Muhammed Ali. This documentary directed by Antoine Fuqua uses voice recordings from Ali and previously unseen archival footage to explore the challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs he faced. This is an intimate portrait of a man who was a beacon of hope for oppressed people around the world and, in his later years, was recognized as a global citizen and a symbol of humanity and understanding.

Save Me Too

Written, created and starring Lennie James, the critically acclaimed Save Me Too continues the story of Nelson “Nelly” Rowe, a down-and-out whose life is turned upside down when Jody, the estranged daughter he fathered thirteen years ago, mysteriously disappears. In Save Me Too Nelly’s desperate quest to find his daughter has potentially terrible consequences.

A Black Lady Sketch Show

Exec produced by Issa Rae, this HBO narrative series is set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests. The show presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Quinta Brunson.

In The Long Run S3

Loosely based on Idris Elba’s own childhood, this is a semi-autobiographical comedy created by and starring Elba. In series three Walter (Elba) is desperate to impress his mum who has just arrived from Sierra Leone and Bagpipes near death experience has made him question the meaning of life. Meanwhile Agnes is suspicious as some developers take an interest in Eastbridge Estate - threatening the very existence of the community.

Lovecraft Country

Developed by Micha Green and based on Matt Ruff ’s novel of the same name, HBO drama Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he meets up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Michael Kenneth Williams). This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.

Althea

This documentary film follows the trailblazing story of American sports star Althea Gibson, raised on the rough streets of Harlem, Althea emerged as a queen of the 1950s segregated tennis world. She was the first African American to play and win at Wimbledon and take home a Grand Slam Title and went on to break the colour barrier on the Ladies PGA tour at the age of 37.

Black Patriots: Heroes Of The Revolution

One-hour documentary featuring activist, author and NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, as he brings to life the stories of African Americans who fought on the side of the revolutionaries in the American War of Independence. Telling the story of the revolution through the eyes of iconic African American figures: Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, Phillis Wheatley and James Armistead Lafayette.

Watchmen

Set in an alternate history Tulsa, Oklahoma, the series picks up three years after a co-ordinated white supremacist attack on police and their families, an event referred to as the White Night. Although the racist movement has been forced into the shadows, detective Anglea Abar (Regina King) and Tulsa police chief Judd Crawford (Don Johnson) work together on a police shooting that may signal a revival of the terrorist group.