Black Legacies: Black History Month 2026
To celebrate Black History Month, Cinema Politica is spotlighting three empowering docs, each covering a distinct, Black-led protest movement from North American history. From queer community activism (OUR DANCE OF REVOLUTION) to Chicago public education boycotts (‘63 BOYCOTT) to the origins of the Stonewall riots (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARSHA!), this trio of titles commemorates the devotion of Black activists. Ultimately, each film is both a tribute to Black resilience and a reminder of the power of collective organizing.
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1 itemOur Dance of Revolution
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Directed by Phillip Pike ∙ 2019 ∙ Canada ∙ 102'
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“We are people of revolution. We’re here because others have rebelled. Because others have stood in solid resistance!” Listening to Angela, a Black lesbian femin...
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1 itemHappy Birthday, Marsha!
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Directed by Tourmaline and Sasha Wortzel ∙ 2018 ∙ United States ∙ 14'
Combining archival footage with dramatic re-enactment, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARSHA! is a film about iconic Black transgender artist and activist, Marsha "Pay it No Mind" Johnson and her life in the hours before she ignited the 1969...