Dick Gregory

This documentary examines George McGovern's bold and grassroots presidential campaign of 1972. (First Run Features)

A dramatized account of the story of The Black Panther Party of Self-Defense. (imdb)

Set on a university campus, the story line unfolds over a several month period in which the "Greeks" (fraternities and sororities) prepare for the culminating event: the step show competition. Against this backdrop there are numerous subplots involving the meeting and maturation of a love relationship, a kidnapping, an avenging abused co-ed, fraternity initiation rites, step scenes, and the antics of students and faculty alike. (imdb)

Loosely based on Charlie Parker's life and based on the book Night Song, this drama chronicles the friendship between a nearly washed up jazz sax player and a down-and-out college professor. (rovi.com)

The film chronicles the life and revolutionary times of death row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal.

The birth of modern stand-up comedy began in the Catskill Mountains - a boot camp for the greatest generation of Jewish-American Comedians.

Documentary of a lecture by eminent American author and political commentator James Baldwin, accompanied by comedian and author Dick Gregory. (screenonline.org.uk)

Ali, the man who touched an entire world with his words and action. Documents his life, with plenty of footage of his important fights.

In 1964's Freedom Summer, a white housewife from Chicago was killed fighting for Civil Rights, leaving behind a young son. This is the story of his journey, as a man, to find out who his mother was and why she died.

An off-screen narration, four dozen talking heads, and clips of performances tell a chronological story about Black comedy: who has made us laugh since 1901, what is the nature of their humor, and what social and political contexts inform it.

Chronicles the incredible life and times of legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory (imdb.com).