Nelson George
5 titles
Filmography
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Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
(2021)A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. Explore the complex history of crack in the 1980s.

Sidney
(2022)From producer Oprah Winfrey, this revealing documentary honours the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Barbra Streisand and more.
Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'
From background actors to centre stage, Gone With the Wind to Black Panther. Stars including Harry Belafonte, Whoopi Goldberg and John Boyega share stories of prejudice and success.

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
(2021)For decades, trailblazing photographer Gordon Parks brought the human struggle of the Black community out of the shadows and onto the pages of LIFE magazine. This documentary explores Parks' enduring legacy through the lens of three contemporary photographers and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on the next generation of artists.

Hustlers Convention
(2015)A love letter to a forgotten masterpiece, this film tells the story of Hustlers Convention, the seminal album that laid the foundation for hip-hop.