8 Must-Watch Docs For Black History Month
UNSPECIFIED - OCTOBER 18, 1964: American pianist and jazz singer Nina Simone performs October 18, 1964 in an unidentifed location. Simone, whose deep, raspy voice made her a unique jazz figure and later helped chronicle the civil rights movement, died in her sleep on April 21, 2003 of natural causes after a long illness. She was 70.
When it comes to setting up your must-watch list in honor of Black History Month, it’s hard to know where to start. For their wide range of topics, we recommend these eight documentaries. Enjoy!
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Released in 2011, The Black Power Mixtape is made up of film footage from Sweedish journalists chronicling America’s Black Power Movement and features notable activists like Angela Davis, Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale.
What Happened, Miss Simone?
Nina Simone’s monumental influence as an artist and activist shine through this moving documentary that’s also not afraid to go deep on her personal struggles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moOQXZxriKY
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