This is the story of Richard (Joel Edgerton) and Mildred Loving (Ruth Negga), whose interracial marriage would end with a historic 1967 Supreme Court decision. Where to watch: Kanopy 13. 'Loving' (2016) This true, animated short movie talks about the determination that led Collins to become the first African-American ballerina to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House. For ages 5 and older. But they want her to paint her skin white. The prestigious Ballet Russe wants Janet Collins to dance for them in the 1930s. 'Dancing in the Light: The Janet Collins Story' (2015) As Black character Seaweed (Elijah Kelley) sings in one of our favorite songs, “I can't see why people look at me and only see the color of my face.”
Heavyset Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) lands a spot as a dancer on “The Corny Collins Show,” setting the wheels in motion for new friendships, interracial love and even a civil-rights march. Set in early 1960s Baltimore, this musical comedy manages to tackle issues of race, weight and sexism – all while keeping your foot tapping to the beat. Where to watch: Vudu, Amazon, Apple TV, FandangoNOW 11. The classic film, which was selected for the Library of Congress' National Film Registry in 2005, is recommended for teens.
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Based on the landmark play by Lorraine Hansberry and starring Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett Jr., an African-American family living in Chicago works for a better way of life amid poverty and racism and disagree on how to distance themselves from both.
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