What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBlack Af History
Michael Harriot · Book
If you loved Black Af History, start with 1619 (The New York Times, 2019) — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Black Af History across media.
If you loved Black Af History, you crave narratives that dismantle conventional textbooks to center the authentic Black American experience.
Films on the same thread
BlacKkKlansman
Spike Lee · Film · 2018
Explores: Racial Injustice, Undercover Operation, Identity.
Like Black Af History, this film uses sharp, satirical wit to expose deep-seated racial injustices, forcing a confrontation with the reality of systemic prejudice in the American landscape.
American History X
Tony Kaye · Film · 1998
Explores: Redemption, Racism, Hate Groups.
This film echoes the intense exploration of racial identity found in Black Af History by examining the dangerous cycle of hate and the necessity of confronting historical prejudices.
Harriet
Kasi Lemmons · Film · 2019
Explores: Female Empowerment, Resilience, Courage Under Pressure.
If the revisionist lens of Black Af History resonated with you, this biographical drama provides a similarly essential, courageous, and nuanced perspective on a pivotal American historical figure.
Glory
Edward Zwick · Film · 1989
Explores: racial prejudice, leadership, courage.
This film mirrors the commitment to reclaiming Black narratives seen in Black Af History by highlighting the vital, often overlooked contributions of Black soldiers during the Civil War.
Series on the same thread
The Underground Railroad
Barry Jenkins · Series · 2021
Explores: The horrors of slavery, The fight for freedom, Hope amidst despair.
Just as Black Af History challenges the dominant record, this series uses speculative fiction to illuminate the visceral, lived realities of the fight for freedom from slavery.
Drunk History
Derek Waters · Series · 2013
Explores: Drunken Storytelling, Historical Parody, Celebrity Cameos.
While the tone differs, this show shares the goal of Black Af History by using an unconventional, accessible framework to retell stories from America’s complex past.
Reconstruction: America After the Civil War
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Black Af History: Systemic Inequality.
This docuseries offers the same analytical rigor as Black Af History, providing a deep, necessary look at the transformative power and systemic challenges of the post-war era.
Roots
Alex Haley · Series · 1977
Shares a thread with Black Af History: Cultural Identity.
This epic saga aligns with the mission of Black Af History by centering the Black experience and tracing the profound impact of generational trauma on cultural identity.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
This podcast shares the core ambition of Black Af History, meticulously re-examining the national narrative to highlight how the legacy of slavery continues to shape America.
Dark History
Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Black Af History: revisionist history.
Much like Black Af History, this series strips away the veneer of traditional history to reveal the hidden, often uncomfortable truths buried within our collective institutional past.
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Common questions
How long is the audiobook for Black Af History?
The unabridged audiobook version of Black Af History is 15 hours and 42 minutes long.
Who is the narrator of the Black Af History audiobook?
The audiobook for Black Af History is read by the author, Michael Harriot.
What is the primary focus of Black Af History?
Black Af History articulates specific moments in American history by centering the perspectives and lived experiences of Black Americans throughout the narrative.
Is Black Af History written by a journalist?
Yes, Black Af History is written by Michael Harriot, who serves as a columnist at TheGrio.com.