Cornel West Movies

Afghan filmmaker Mithaq Kazimi documents injustices done to a targeted group of his neighbors, the Baha'is of Iran, by telling the life story of one...

An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker whose...

What do we talk about when we talk about socialism in the US? The Big Scary “S” Word explores the rich history of the American socialist...

This making-of piece offers the standard mix of movie snippets, behind the scenes materials, and interviews from cast and crew on the making of the...

An inspiring portrait of the life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Heschel was one of the most...

A musical documentary accompaniment to the 1994 benefit compilation album concerning AIDS in the African-American community.

This documentary follows the 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey, in which a City Councilman, Cory Booker, attempted to unseat longtime mayor...

Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.

Follows the slow creep of American democracy towards authoritarianism during the Trump administration.

Immortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution of consciousness...

Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets. Offering privileged moments with great...

A documentary on the Christian anarchist and co founder of the Catholic Worker movement.

The history of tap is an ever-evolving panorama of inclusion, adversity, and reinvention. This in-depth documentary is an absorbing narrative about a...

Reinhold Niebuhr's Serenity Prayer remains one of the most quoted writings in American literature. Yet Niebuhr's impact was far greater, as...

STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On...

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

A personal look at Black Republicans and the lack of a Two-Party Political System in Urban America.

From "Bound" to the queer series "Work in Progress", an exploration and deciphering of the artistic work and revolutionary career of Lana and Lilly...

An investigative deep dive into the corporate news media’s coverage of Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign that asks: who actually...

This program combines a panel discussion and town hall format with documentary video segments to promote the discussion of racial problems and policy...