Harry Belafonte

A look at the Black revolution in 1970s cinema, from genre films to social realism, from the making of new superstars to the craft of rising auteurs.

Documentary honouring the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

The tale of the cigarette-maker Carmen and the Spanish cavalry soldier Don Jose is translated into a modern-day story of a parachute factory worker and a stalwart GI named Joe who is about to go to flying school.

Robert Altman's ensemble extravaganza, with all the style, glitz and head-turning star power of an A-list party.

Documentary on singer, actor and political activist Harry Belafonte. Features interviews with Sidney Poitier and Desmond Tutu amongst others.

Fuelled by archival footage found lying in the cellar of Swedish Television, this documentary tracks the Black Power Movement in the African-American community of the United States from 1967 to 1975.

Documentary covering the South African politican shake-up caused by legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon.