Today is the first day of Black History Month. While many companies and businesses have their own way of showing support, you can also do so with some of Netflix’s hand-picked films and series. Here’s what Netflix is purporting this month to honor and celebrate.
Self Made
Inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker starring Octavia Spencer and Tiffany Haddish. An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.
Colin in Black and White
A young adult mini series starring Colin Kaepernick and Nick Offerman. Kaepernick narrates this drama recounting his formative years navigating race, class, and culture while aspiring for greatness.
The Best of Enemies
A drama film starring Oscar winner, Sam Rockwell, and Golden Globe winner, Taraji P. Henson. In 1971, a summit on school integration in North Carolina pits a civil rights activist against a Ku Klux Klan leader, sparking an unlikely friendship.
Miss Virginia
A drama film Starring Uzo Aduba, Niles Fitch, and Vanessa Williams. Determined to give her son a private school education, a single mother in Washington, D.C., exhausts her resources to affect change in the system.
Voices of Fire
A docuseries created by and starring Pharrell Williams. In this faith-based docuseries, Bishop Ezekiel Williams builds an inspiring, nontraditional gospel choir with the help of superstar nephew Pharrell.
Ali
Will Smith received an Oscar nod for his portrayal of a complex legend in this biopic directed by Michael Mann. It also stars Jamie Foxx and Jon Voigt. This riveting film follows Muhammad Ali's rise to become boxing's greatest and most controversial fighter as he faces bigger battles outside the ring.
When They See Us
In this dramatic docuseries, five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story. Jharrel Jerome won an Emmy for his portrayal of Korey Wise in this series from Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay.
Passing
Rebecca Hall makes her directorial debut with this intimate drama of racial identity starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.
Barry
One of the few drama portrayals of Barack Obama. A young Obama forges his identity while dealing with race, divergent cultures and ordinary life as a New York City college student.
Come Sunday
A crisis of faith sets renowned fundamentalist preacher Carlton Pearson on a new spiritual path that jeopardizes everything he holds dear. Director Joshua Marston's drama is adapted from a true story first told on public radio's "This American Life."
