13. Pariah
Dee Rees’ Pariah reveals the deep intersectionality of racism in the United States. The film tells the story of Alike, a young teenage girl living in Brooklyn, struggling with the reality of becoming a gay black woman in her relatively conservative environment.
14. Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story
This documentary— an executive produced by Jay-Z — gives strength to the life and legacy of Trayvon Martin, whose death at the hands of George Zimmerman sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. The film sheds light on Martin’s life and death and discusses Zimmerman’s acquittal. Those who have been interested in the case address what they feel has been lacking with the justice system, which has led to Martin ‘s death and Zimmerman’s not guilty verdict.
