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Racism Short Films

Watch the best short films about Racism. Featuring films that showcase discrimination and/or segregation of a racial group.

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Shots Fired

A police chase gone wrong leads to the killing of an African-American teenager. Rookie cop Ryan finds himself in the balance between his partner and the thin line separating right and wrong….

Forgive Us Our Debts

A terrified 14-year-old African American boy in a first-generation household hides foreclosure notices from his family only to have his worse fears realized when the police arrive to remove them from their home….

It’s a Work of Fiction

A group of young Indian Filmmakers trying to make an ironic film to protest against Boycotters who keep boycotting their films for showing harsh truth and corruption….

In Search of Silver Linings

Just when the pandemic started, a Chinese student from China arrived in Malaysia to continue his studies. He was bullied by the international students from his class. A Malaysian student stood up for him and introduced him to her other Malaysian friends. They came up with an idea to…

Zaara (Trailer)

Zaara Aslam has lived a sheltered life. Having retreated into her fantasy life has helped her become a talented young filmmaker, but has left her real world skills somewhat underdeveloped. This inadequacy leaves Zaara in many tight spots in life and things are only further complicated by the tricky…

Black Gay America

African Americans are and have dependably been a dynamic piece of the LGBTQ community. From trailblazing pioneers, for example, author James Baldwin and trans-gender rights activist Marsha P. Johnson, to present-day legends, like, on-screen actress Laverne Cox and ball star Jason Collins, LGBTQ African Americans have made gigantic commitments…

Abeo

A hard-hitting mixed media animated short that depicts the journey of Nadia and Lupe, two immigrants who risked their lives to cross the Arizona desert in search of a better life….

The Elephant Gown

A lively black boy, who exists in a realm of innocence all on his own, comes face to face with the nightmares of reality….

Survive

Three unlikely travellers band together to survive the harsh realities of a post-war world….

The Defendant

A story of injustice, prejudice, racism, departure, being uprooted, the fear of the unknown and the looking for a new beginning. How a small difference given by nature can put the whole world against you, being judged then for something that is under no one’s control….

Video

A woman’s racist remark is captured on video by two teenage black girls….

Flux

Information from the World Health Organization. Quote by Winston Churchill. Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….

Walls

A story about accepting others and the impact of harmful narratives and stereotypes on children’s lives and mindsets….

The Word

Eric made a deal with his best friend Ryan. But is now second guess if it’s the right decision….

Terra Beach

A college freshman on summer break in 2069 returns to his racist home space colony and kindles a romance with a Hispanic girl only to realize they have gained the town’s attention….

Red Necks

A humble Asian man shows up in redneck country and is greeted with outright racism, but by putting aside differences and choosing common ground, he makes a new friend and ally….

Sound Off

A poetic visualization of empowerment, capturing the raw authenticity of the Black male perspective – on a range of timely subjects. The impact is examined while exploring the Black male experience, in order to bring awareness to the realities of what survival looks and sounds like….

I’m a Recovering Racist

Nigel Branken is a midde-class, white South African, who moved his family out of the affluent, predominantly ‘white’ suburbs and into the black inner city area known as Hillbrow. Hillbrow is infamous for its high levels of poverty, crime and violence. As a white South African, Nigel recognises the…

Ticking That Box

Ticking That Box is a short film following Prity’s job application journey, whilst introducing a diverse range of characters who make her question whether she is just filling a company’s tick box….

Airbnboom

Find out what happens when Simone, an African American female, arrives at her booked Airbnb room which is in a house owned by Samir, a Middle Eastern male, who lives there. Would their different backgrounds make it hard for them to get along? watch and find out….

Shots Fired

A police chase gone wrong leads to the killing of an African-American teenager. Rookie cop Ryan finds himself in the balance between his partner and the thin line separating right and wrong….

Forgive Us Our Debts

A terrified 14-year-old African American boy in a first-generation household hides foreclosure notices from his family only to have his worse fears realized when the police arrive to remove them from their home….

It’s a Work of Fiction

A group of young Indian Filmmakers trying to make an ironic film to protest against Boycotters who keep boycotting their films for showing harsh truth and corruption….

In Search of Silver Linings

Just when the pandemic started, a Chinese student from China arrived in Malaysia to continue his studies. He was bullied by the international students from his class. A Malaysian student stood up for him and introduced him to her other Malaysian friends. They came up with an idea to…

Zaara (Trailer)

Zaara Aslam has lived a sheltered life. Having retreated into her fantasy life has helped her become a talented young filmmaker, but has left her real world skills somewhat underdeveloped. This inadequacy leaves Zaara in many tight spots in life and things are only further complicated by the tricky…

Black Gay America

African Americans are and have dependably been a dynamic piece of the LGBTQ community. From trailblazing pioneers, for example, author James Baldwin and trans-gender rights activist Marsha P. Johnson, to present-day legends, like, on-screen actress Laverne Cox and ball star Jason Collins, LGBTQ African Americans have made gigantic commitments…

Abeo

A hard-hitting mixed media animated short that depicts the journey of Nadia and Lupe, two immigrants who risked their lives to cross the Arizona desert in search of a better life….

The Elephant Gown

A lively black boy, who exists in a realm of innocence all on his own, comes face to face with the nightmares of reality….

Survive

Three unlikely travellers band together to survive the harsh realities of a post-war world….

The Defendant

A story of injustice, prejudice, racism, departure, being uprooted, the fear of the unknown and the looking for a new beginning. How a small difference given by nature can put the whole world against you, being judged then for something that is under no one’s control….

Video

A woman’s racist remark is captured on video by two teenage black girls….

Flux

Information from the World Health Organization. Quote by Winston Churchill. Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….

Walls

A story about accepting others and the impact of harmful narratives and stereotypes on children’s lives and mindsets….

The Word

Eric made a deal with his best friend Ryan. But is now second guess if it’s the right decision….

Terra Beach

A college freshman on summer break in 2069 returns to his racist home space colony and kindles a romance with a Hispanic girl only to realize they have gained the town’s attention….

Red Necks

A humble Asian man shows up in redneck country and is greeted with outright racism, but by putting aside differences and choosing common ground, he makes a new friend and ally….

Sound Off

A poetic visualization of empowerment, capturing the raw authenticity of the Black male perspective – on a range of timely subjects. The impact is examined while exploring the Black male experience, in order to bring awareness to the realities of what survival looks and sounds like….

I’m a Recovering Racist

Nigel Branken is a midde-class, white South African, who moved his family out of the affluent, predominantly ‘white’ suburbs and into the black inner city area known as Hillbrow. Hillbrow is infamous for its high levels of poverty, crime and violence. As a white South African, Nigel recognises the…

Ticking That Box

Ticking That Box is a short film following Prity’s job application journey, whilst introducing a diverse range of characters who make her question whether she is just filling a company’s tick box….

Airbnboom

Find out what happens when Simone, an African American female, arrives at her booked Airbnb room which is in a house owned by Samir, a Middle Eastern male, who lives there. Would their different backgrounds make it hard for them to get along? watch and find out….

Shots Fired

A police chase gone wrong leads to the killing of an African-American teenager. Rookie cop Ryan finds himself in the balance between his partner…

Forgive Us Our Debts

A terrified 14-year-old African American boy in a first-generation household hides foreclosure notices from his family only to have his worse fears realized when…

It’s a Work of Fiction

A group of young Indian Filmmakers trying to make an ironic film to protest against Boycotters who keep boycotting their films for showing harsh…

In Search of Silver Linings

Just when the pandemic started, a Chinese student from China arrived in Malaysia to continue his studies. He was bullied by the international students…

Zaara (Trailer)

Zaara Aslam has lived a sheltered life. Having retreated into her fantasy life has helped her become a talented young filmmaker, but has left…

Black Gay America

African Americans are and have dependably been a dynamic piece of the LGBTQ community. From trailblazing pioneers, for example, author James Baldwin and trans-gender…

Abeo

A hard-hitting mixed media animated short that depicts the journey of Nadia and Lupe, two immigrants who risked their lives to cross the Arizona…

The Elephant Gown

A lively black boy, who exists in a realm of innocence all on his own, comes face to face with the nightmares of reality….

Survive

Three unlikely travellers band together to survive the harsh realities of a post-war world….

The Defendant

A story of injustice, prejudice, racism, departure, being uprooted, the fear of the unknown and the looking for a new beginning. How a small…

Video

A woman’s racist remark is captured on video by two teenage black girls….

Flux

Information from the World Health Organization. Quote by Winston Churchill. Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….

Walls

A story about accepting others and the impact of harmful narratives and stereotypes on children’s lives and mindsets….

The Word

Eric made a deal with his best friend Ryan. But is now second guess if it’s the right decision….

Terra Beach

A college freshman on summer break in 2069 returns to his racist home space colony and kindles a romance with a Hispanic girl only…

Red Necks

A humble Asian man shows up in redneck country and is greeted with outright racism, but by putting aside differences and choosing common ground,…

Sound Off

A poetic visualization of empowerment, capturing the raw authenticity of the Black male perspective – on a range of timely subjects. The impact is…

I’m a Recovering Racist

Nigel Branken is a midde-class, white South African, who moved his family out of the affluent, predominantly ‘white’ suburbs and into the black inner…

Ticking That Box

Ticking That Box is a short film following Prity’s job application journey, whilst introducing a diverse range of characters who make her question whether…

Airbnboom

Find out what happens when Simone, an African American female, arrives at her booked Airbnb room which is in a house owned by Samir,…
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