Black Muslim Films

 

Films for Black Muslim Lives & the Muslim International

The Center for Global Muslim Life at its roots is an attempt to live into the internationalist vision of Malcolm X, which included his love of his people and his work for racial justice in the United States and around the world. The struggle of the African American and American Indian communities are at the root of all struggle in the United States and have inspired movements around the world. It is with this in mind that we put together a collection of 15 films from Black Muslims in the United States. Ranging from featuring length films and documentaries to short music videos, it’s a beautiful collection.

Amir Sulaiman - Come To The Hills (We Must Win)

Poet: Amir Sulaiman www.amirsulaiman.com www.instagram.com/amirsulaiman Director: Antar Hanif (iamshooter) www.iamshooter.com www.instagram.com/iamshooter ww...

Malcolm X (1972) (Documentary)

Often misunderstood, Malcolm X was one of the leading forces of the United States' Civil Rights Movement. He inspired many--and frightened many--but is desti...

Often misunderstood, Malcolm X was one of the leading forces of the United States' Civil Rights Movement. He inspired many--and frightened many--but is destined to be remembered as one of the greatest men of his era. This riveting biography--based on The Autobiography of Malcolm X and filmed shortly after his assassination while the passions of the Movement still burned--combines speeches, newsreels and film clips provided by friends and acquaintances.

8 Centuries of Muslims in America

"Return of the Mecca: The Art of Islam and Hip-Hop" Exhibit (Curated by Sohail Daulatzai)

Recorded in Paris, this short for the exhibit "Return of the Mecca: The Art of Islam and Hip-Hop" features excerpts from an interview between Yasiin Bey (aka...

WUDU A Short Film l Directed by Ayanna Sharif

"Wudu" is a short film that takes one through the discovery of peace through a islamic ritual performed before prayer. Follow the Filmmakers on social media ...

How the autobiography of an enslaved Muslim is challenging an American narrative l PBS

Omar Ibn Said was 37 years old when he was taken from his West African home and transported to Charleston, South Carolina, as a slave in the 1800s. Now, his ...

Jinn (2018) - Directed by Nijla Mu’min l (Available on Amazon Prime)

Nijla Mu'min's first feature is a coming-of-age film about the struggle of a changing identity. Seventeen-year-old Summer must come to terms with her mother'...

#BlackMuslimGirlFly Film Festival - Curated by Nia Malia Dixon

THE TALK - RACE IN AMERICA_Message to Zaire l Directed by Mustafa Davis & Jennifer Maytorena Taylor

“I don’t want my son to be that next hashtag.” - Amir Abdul-Shakur Message To Zaire explores the story of Nancy and Amir Abdul-Shakur, a young, professional, Afro-Latino-Muslim couple in Oakland, Calfornia whose little boy Zaire dreams of becoming a police officer. This short film follows the family to school, community events and public rallies as Nancy and Amir seek to support Zaire's aspirations while teaching him to view the police as both an ally and a possible source of danger. Message To Zaire is one of six short stories that make up the PBS anthology film THE TALK: Race In America, examining how famiies of color deal with the dangers of police violence. #TheTalkPBS

Ni**as in Poorest - Yasiin Bey

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: http://hypb.st/PpLFal The artist formerly known as Mos Def, and now Yasiin Bey, presents the video for his highly charged "N...

The Trials of Muhammad Ali (2013) | Available on Amazon Prime

The Trials of Muhammad Ali covers the explosive crossroads of Ali's life. When Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali, his conversion to Islam and refusal to serv...

TONE TRUMP - MIRACLE ON MARKET STREET TRAILER DIR BY TAYA SIMMONS

The Muslim Don invites us into the world of his latest project with an all new visual trailer directed by Taya Simmons. Narrated by the legendary Ice - T, th...

Alia Sharrief ft. Aminah Bell "Black Heros"

As a false narrative continues to show what is wrong with Hiphop today ,the need for a proper response is vital! Internationally known Muslimah on the mic Al...

WHEN WE WERE KINGS l 1996

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Fugees ft. A Tribe Called Quest & Busta Rhymes - Rumble In The Jungle

From the 1996 Soundtrack to the Award Winning Documentary: "When We Were Kings"...(Click "show more" for artist info)... When We Were Kings is a 1996 documen...

By The Dawn's Early Light: Chris Jackson's Journey to Islam l Directed by Zareena Grewal

In March 1996, Mahmoud Abdul Rauf (formerly Chris Jackson), an all-star guard for the Denver Nuggets and an African American Muslim convert, was suspended by...