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5 Black History Month Docs: Writing & Poetry
Our third installment of Full Frame’s Black History Month Docs showcases legendary writers and poets who focus on the Black experience in America through their work.
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (Full Frame 2019) | Director: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Stream: Hulu
In this deft and stirring portrait, candid interviews with the legendary author, as well as colleagues and contemporaries, celebrate Morrison’s inimitable writing career and its profound impact on American literature.
Scared of Revolution
Scared of Revolution (Full Frame 2019) | Director: Daniel Krikke
Stream: Amazon Prime
This raw examination of The Last Poets member Umar Bin Hassan explores both the triumphs and demons of this visionary artist.
I Am Not Your Negro
I Am Not Your Negro (Full Frame 2017 – Winter Series) | Director: Raoul Peck
Stream: Netflix
Based on James Baldwin’s unfinished book, this visual essay explores racism through the stories of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (Full Frame 2016) | Director: Bob Hercules, Rita Coburn Whack
Stream: Amazon Prime
Through interviews with friends and family, and a wealth of archival footage, this luminous biography traces the influences of the poet, performer, and activist.
BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez
BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez (Full Frame 2015) | Director: Barbara Attie, Janet Goldwater, Sabrina Schmidt Gordon
Stream: Vimeo On Demand
Rich with spoken word performances and readings by young black artists, this film honors the life and legacy of poet, activist, and teacher Sonia Sanchez.
Looking for more? Find the first two installments of this series below!