Black Lives Matter movement in popular culture
The Black Lives Matter movement has been depicted and documented in various artistic forms and mediums including film, song, television, and the visual arts. In some instances this has taken place in the form of protest art (also referred to as activist art or "artivism"). These cultural representations have also grown organically among artists who seek to partake in activist efforts in support or in recognition of the Black Lives Matter movement. The themes conveyed in these artistic works address the history of racism and injustice toward people of color in the United States and typically express sentiments of anger and fear as well as solace and hope. Film 3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets (2015) is based on the events surrounding the 2012 shooting of Jordan Russell Davis. 8:46 (2020) is a performance special by American comedian Dave Chappelle about violence against African Americans. Bars4Justice (2015) is an American short documentary film directed by Queen Muhammad Ali and Hakeem Khaaliq. The film was recorded in Ferguson, Missouri during the first anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown August 9–10, 2015. Fruitvale Station (2013) is an American biographical drama film about the shooting of Oscar Grant. It was written and directed by Ryan Coogler. The Provocateurs: A Master Series which features talks with established, provocative Black artists from all fields about their works within a politically radical framework. It was produced by Black Lives Matter Arts+Culture. What it Means to be Human, by Cornel West, Collins Distinguished Speakers' Lecture, University of Oregon on April 26, 2019. Whose Streets? (2017) is an American documentary film about the shooting of Michael Brown and the Ferguson uprising. Directed by Sabaah Folayan and co-directed by Damon Davis. "Holding a Black Lives Matter Sign in America's Most Racist Town" (2020) is a short film by Rob Bliss. The film depicts the titular events and racist passerby yelling obscenities at Bliss. Television Series and documentary films Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story (2018) is an American documentary television series that premiered on July 30, 2018 on Paramount Network. The six-episode series documents the shooting of Trayvon Martin and explores the racial tension in the United States that was brought about in its wake. Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement (2016) is an American television documentary film starring Jesse Williams about the Black Lives Matter movement, and the events that led to the uprising of the movement. The phrase "stay woke" refers to a continuing awareness of issues concerning social justice and racial equality and came to widespread use as a result of Black Lives Matter. 13th (2016) is an American documentary film featuring scholars, activists, and politicians. It focuses on racial inequality in the United States, emphasizing the notion that incarceration is used as a way to control Black and Brown people. Episodes The ABC sitcom Black-ish featured a debate about Black Lives Matter in the episode "Hope". The primetime Fox drama Empire aired season 3 episode 2 on September 28, 2016, which portrays Black