Diversity in Media Representation: Black: African-American
a character is represented as from the United States and of African descent
"That's My Mother" (Closing Sequence), Imitation of Life
Lora (Lana Turner) organizes a large funeral for Annie (Juanita Moore). As the procession sets off, Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) rushes and throws herself upon her mother's coffin. Featuring Mahalia Jackson as a choir soloist.
A Blues for Nina, Love Jones
Darius (Larenz Tate) performs a spoken-word poem, which he retitles after meeting Nina (Nia Long)
A Credit to Your Race, Watermelon Man
Jeff (Godfrey Cambridge) is set to work as a black salesman working with black customers.
A Drive to the Races, Killer of Sheep
Stan (Henry G. Sanders), his wife (Kaycee Moore and their daughter (Angela Burnett) join their friends on a drive to the country and the horse races.
A Paying Customer, Half Nelson
Drey (Shareeka Epps) arrives at a motel to deliver drugs, only to find that the buyer is Dan (Ryan Gosling).
A Woman Spits on Dr. Brooks, No Way Out
A woman spits on Dr. Brooks (Sidney Poitier) as he tends to her injured son.
Alan Arrives, The Boys in the Band
Michael's (Kenneth Nelson) straight friend, Alan (Peter White), arrives at Michael's gathering.
Alexandra's Show, Tangerine
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiyi Rodriguez) and Dinah (Mickey O'Hagan) watch Alexandra (Mya Taylor) perform in a bar.
Amen, Lilies of the Field
Homer (Sidney Poitier) and the Catholic nuns join together in song despite their vastly different musical experiences.
An Unconcievable Betrayal, Malcolm X
Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) realizes Elijah Muhammad (Al Freeman Jr.) has contradicted his own teachings.
Annie, Imitation of Life
Annie (Junaita Moore), on her death bed, tells Lora (Lana Turner) what she will want done after she passes.
Axel and Tommy, Edge of the City
Axel (John Cassavetes) joins Tommy (Sidney Poitier), the head of a stevedore gang, for lunch.
Being Colored, Imitation of Life
Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) resists Lora's (Lana Turner) request that she help serve her guests with a caricature of a colored servant.
Bernadine Gets Revenge , Waiting to Exhale
After her husband leaves her, Bernadine (Angela Bassett) gets rid of all of his things.
Bessie's Breakthrough, Bessie
Bessie (Queen Latifah) makes her breakthrough performance, overshadowing Ma Rainey (Mo'Nique) during a show. This causes a fight between the two and Bessie leaves to start her own act.
Big Dealer Man, Coffy
Coffy (Pam Grier) goes over to the Dealer Man's (Morris Buchanan) apartment.
Billie Performs at Carnegie Hall, Lady Sings the Blues
In an attempt to earn her Cabaret Card back after her drug conviction, Billie (Diana Ross) performs at Carnegie Hall.
Billie Witnesses a Lynching , Lady Sings the Blues
While on a tour of the South, Billie (Diana Ross) witnesses the lynching of a Black man.
Billie's First Performance , Lady Sings the Blues
Billie (Diana Ross) performs for the first time at a Harlem club. After receiving a tip from Louis McKay (Billy Dee Williams), she sings "Them There Eyes."
Black and White, Lilies of the Field
Homer Smith (Sidney Poitier) offers to teach Mother Maria (Lilia Skala) and the other Roman Catholic nuns English
Brawl Breaks Out in Sal's, Do the Right Thing
(TW: use of the n-word) Sal (Danny Aiello) smashes Radio Raheem’s (Bill Nunn) boombox, starting a fight between his family and the residents of the neighborhood that spills out onto the street
Buggin' Out Confronts a Celtics Fan, Do the Right Thing
Buggin’ Out (Giancarlo Esposito) confronts a white man who bumps him and scuffs up his sneakers
Buggin' Out Tries to Start a Boycott, Do the Right Thing
Buggin’ Out (Giancarlo Esposito) tries to recruit people to join him in boycotting Sal’s but is unsuccessful and is made fun of
Bus Run, Watermelon Man
Jeff (Godfrey Cambridge) goes on his first run for the bus since his transformation, only to be accused of robbery.
Butch's Conversations at the Bar, Pulp Fiction
Butch (Bruce Willis) speaks to Marcellus Wallace (Irving Rameses Rhames), who explains the terms of a fighting match Butch has agreed to participate in. Afterwards, Butch interacts with Wallace's acquaintances at the bar.
By The Train Tracks, Killer of Sheep
Stan's son (Jack Drummond) plays and tussles with some boys by the train tracks.
Captain Buffalo, Sergeant Rutledge
The regiment sets up camp for the night to rest, while Lieutenant Top Cantrell (Jeffrey Hunter) converses with Miss Beecher (Constance Towers).
Captive, Foxy Brown
Foxy Brown (Pam Grier) wakes up in "The Cabin" after being drugged and kidnapped by the gang of white drug dealers who killed her boyfriend (Terry Carter).
Carmen Tries to Escape , Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones (Dorothy Dandridge) runs from Joe (Harry Belafonte), who has been instructed to take her to jail.
Cassius's Plan, Sorry to Bother You
The RegalView strike comes to a head but Cassius's plan works perfectly.
Celie and Shug's First Kiss, The Color Purple
Shug (Margaret Avery) and Celie (Whoopi Goldberg) talk about their relationships with Albert and then share an intimate moment.
Celie Leaves Albert, The Color Purple
Celie (Whoopi Goldberg) has her last dinner with the family and tells Albert (Danny Glover) she's going with Shug to Memphis.
Chef's Special, Moonlight
Kevin (Andre Holland) and Chiron (Trevante Rhodes) finally meet again and Kevin cooks Chiron dinner.
Cherry Reaches Singularity, The Artifice Girl
After Amos (David Girard) threatens Gareth (Franklin Ritch), Cherry (Tatum Matthews) reveals that she has gotten significantly more advanced and is nearing superintelligence, now being closer to experiencing human emotions and have even more realistic conversations and reactions. Deena (Sidna Nichols) then implores her to use this newfound agency to find happiness.
Cherry's Consent, The Artifice Girl
After Amos (David Girard) votes against a merger with Princeton Dynamics to give Cherry (Tatum Matthews) a corporeal form, the team discusses using her data tracking to find the rogue vote before Amos admits that he could not approve the merger without Cherry's consent.
Cherry's Evolution, The Artifice Girl
Gareth (Franklin Ritch) explains to Amos (David Girard) and Deena (Sinda Nichols) how his Cherry program functions, moving past the functionalities of the best chatbots to hold realistic conversations with Internet users. He has created, he explains, an autonomous program that exceeds the specifications of the Turing Test.
Chiron Meets Juan, Moonlight
Young Chiron (Alex R Hibbert) is chased into an abandoned building, where he is found by Juan (Mahershala Ali).
Cleo Watches a B&S Resident Suffer from Withdrawals , Cleopatra Jones
Cleo (Tamara Dobson) returns from her trip to Turkey to visit her boyfriend, Reuben (Bernie Casey), who runs a house for recovering addicts
Cleopatra Talks to Mrs. Johnson, Cleopatra Jones
Cleopatra (Tamara Dobson) visits Mrs. Johnson (Esther Rolle) to learn about what's been going on since she's been gone.
Closing Sequence, Love Jones
Nina (Nia Long), on a visit from New York, reads a poem in hopes of seeing Darius (Larenz Tate).
Closing Sequence, Moonlight
Chiron (Trevante Rhodes) goes to Kevin's (Andre Holland) apartment by the beach.
Closing Sequence, The Red Ball Express
The men of the Red Ball Express successfully supply the tanks, and proceed to head back to HQ.
Closing Sequence, The Defiant Ones
Noah(Sidney Poitier) and John(Tony Curtis) attempt to catch the train and lose the police for good.
Closing Sequence, Sergeant Rutledge
Mr. Hubble (Fred Libby) confesses to the crimes, proving Sergeant Rutledge's (Woody Strode) innocence. Lieutenant Cantrell (Jeffrey Hunter) converses with Miss Beecher (Constance Towers) outside the courtroom.
Closing Sequence , Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Mr. Drayton (Spencer Tracy) reveals his final thoughts on the marriage between his daughter, Joanna (Katharine Houghton) and her fiancé John (Sidney Poitier).
Closing Sequence, Daughters of the Dust
The Peazant family moves to the North.
Closing Sequence , Killer of Sheep
One of Stan's Wife's (Kaycee Moore) friends announces she is pregnant, and Stan (Henry G. Sanders) continues working at the sheep slaughterhouse.
Closing Sequence , Devil in a Blue Dress
Daphne (Jennifer Beals) says goodbye to her lover, mayoral candidate Todd Carter (Terry Kinney), and Easy (Denzel Washington) clears his name with the police.
Closing Sequence , Carmen Jones
Joe (Harry Belafonte) kidnaps and kills Carmen Jones (Dorothy Dandridge).
Closing Sequence: Black and Kevin , Moonlight
In the last scene, Chiron, also known as Black,(Trevante Rhodes) drives Kevin (Andre Holland) back to his home and they have a heart to heart about Black's past, before cutting to them on the beach, and finally to Chiron as Little (Alex Hibbert) as the final shot.
Cochise and Preach Are Arrested, Cooley High
Cochise (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) and Preach (Glynn Turman) are arrested for grand theft auto, but are bailed out by Mr. Mason (Garrett Morris)
Coffy's Revenge, Coffy
After escaping, Coffy (Pam Grier) pays a visit to Howard (Booker Bradshaw).
Congressman Howard, Coffy
After Howard's (Booker Bradshaw) announcement, him and Coffy (Pam Grier) share a night of passion.
Copee Seeks Revenge, The Landlord
Fanny's boyfriend, Copee (Louis Gossett Jr.), tries to kill Elgar (Beau Bridges), the white landlord who got Fanny pregnant.
Cora and Luther Talk, No Way Out
Husband and wife Cora (Mildred Joanne Smith) and Luther (Sidney Poitier) Brooks share a moment after Luther comes back home from work.
Cora Brooks Cries, No Way Out
After Dr. Brooks (Sidney Poitier) gets arrested, Cora Brooks (Mildred Joanne Smith) visits Dr. Wharton's (Stephen McNally) home. After Wharton leaves, she begins to cry while Wharton's maid, Gladys (Amanda Randolph), holds her.
Cross-dressing, Bessie
Bessie (Queen Latifah) travels the country with her mentor, Ma Rainey (Mo'Nique). After Bessie's first performance, Ma Rainey performs, cross-dressed as a man
CT grieves Tanya, Bright Road
CT (Philip Hepburn) learns from Ms. Richards (Dorothy Dandridge) that Tanya, his best friend, has passed away.
CT questions God, Bright Road
CT (Philip Hepburn) questions Ms.Richards (Dorothy Dandridge) about God and race at Sunday School in front of the class.
Cultures Collide, Lilies of the Field
An unlikely friendship begins between Juan (Stanley Adams) and Homer (Sidney Poitier) when he is finally able to eat the satisfying breakfast that he has been missing.
Daisy Blackmails Tank, Uptight
Clarence “Daisy” (Roscoe Lee Browne) attempts to blackmail Tank (Julian Mayfield) into helping to find Johnny (Max Julien)
Death Got His Hand on Me, Carmen Jones
Carmen (Dorothy Dandridge) visits pro-wrestler and potential lover Husky Miller (Joe Adams).
Divine Intervention, Pulp Fiction
Butch (Bruce Willis) arrives at a motel on a motorcycle, picks up his lover (Media de Medeiros) and rides off; meanwhile, in another location, Jules(Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent(John Travolta) are involved with gun violence.
Docker's Hook Duel, Edge of the City
Charlie (Jack Warden) goads Tommy (Sidney Poitier) into a fight with their docker's hooks. Charlie kills Tommy, who dies in Axel's (John Cassavetes) arms.
Double Polynesian Health Juice, Watermelon Man
Jeff Gerber (Godfrey Cambridge) buys his daily health drink from Counterman (Mantan Moreland).
Dr. Brooks Examines Johnny, No Way Out
Dr. Brooks (Sidney Poitier) examines two brothers, Johnny Biddle and Ray Biddle (Richard Widmark), and their wounds after being arrested for an attempted robbery.
El Boss, Lilies of the Field
Homer (Sidney Poitier) watches Mother Maria (Lilia Skala) and the nuns try and fail to give directions to Juan (Stanley Adams) and the other Latin Americans.
Elgar and Fanny Kiss, The Landlord
After attending a party in the building, Elgar (Beau Bridges) returns to Fanny's (Diana Sands) apartment while her boyfriend is in prison. The two share a moment and kiss.
Emasculation, Foxy Brown
Foxy (Pam Grier) and a prostitute owned by the gang (Juanita Brown) are sent to seduce a judge so he'll change a court ruling, but they have other plans.
Ending Sequence, Bessie
After the Great Depression stunted her career, Bessie (Queen Latifah) begins to perform again. She meets producer John Hammond (Bryan Greenberg), who helps reinvigorate her career. Amidst new success, Bessie reflects on her life
Ending Sequence, Soul Man
Mark (C. Thomas Howell) tries to make amends with Sarah (Rae Dawn Chong)
Ending Sequence, Lilies of the Field
Homer's (Sidney Poitier) work is finished. He and the nuns have one final interaction before he returns to his life.
Equisapiens, Sorry to Bother You
Steve Lift, CEO of WorryFree, gives Cassius a proposition.
Eula's Speech, Daughters of the Dust
Eula (Alva Rogers) pleads with the family to change their mindset before they leave Ibo Landing.
Father Figure, Moonlight
Chiron (Alex R Hibbert) asks Juan (Mahershala Ali) about his sexuality.
Feeling the Heat, Love Jones
Darius (Larenz Tate) and Nina (Nia Long) return to her place after deciding to give their relationship another try.
Fetishization, Soul Man
Mark (C. Thomas Howell) gets dinner with the Dunbar family, who each stereotype him in a different wa
Final Confrontation, Foxy Brown
With the help of the Neighborhood Black Task Force, Foxy Brown (Pam Grier) gets her revenge on her brother's killers.
Finding Allah, Malcolm X
Learning about the Honorable ELijah Muhammad (Al Freeman Jr.) from Baines (Albert Hall), Malcolm (Denzel Washington) eventually converts to Islam.
First Guests Arrive , The Boys in the Band
Michael's (Kenneth Nelson) gay guests arrive at his party while he anticipates the arrival of his straight roommate from college.
Found My Phone, Sorry to Bother You
Cassius manages to prove to the existence of equisapiens to Detroit.
Gimme My Money, Menace II Society
Caine (Tyrin Turner) witnesses the lifestyle that his parents have chosen.
Gone, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) and Mouse (Don Cheadle) engage in a shootout to rescue Daphne (Jennifer Beals) from Albright (Tom Sizemore) and his men at a cabin in the Hollywood Hills.
Harry's Club, Imitation of Life
Annie (Juanita Moore) learns Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) is performing at a seedy nightclub in New York City.
He Was Like Me, Imitation of Life
At Christmastime, Annie (Juanita Moore) tells Sarah Jane (Karin Dicker) and Susie (Terry Burnham) the story of the birth of Christ.
Hello, Miss Monet, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) meets Daphne Monet (Jennifer Beals) at the Ambassador Hotel.
Hilary Gets Fired, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Christina (Katharine Hepburn) confronts Hilary (Virginia Christine) about her reaction to John (Sidney Poitier) and Joanna's (Katherine Houghton) engagement.
House Fire, Malcolm X
Malcolm (Denzel Washington) and Betty (Angela Bassett)'s house is firebombed.
I Didn't Mean to Hurt Anybody, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) finds Daphne (Jennifer Beals) waiting at his house and learns of her heritage.
I Knew You Wasn't Soft, Moonlight
Kevin (Jaden Piner) urges Chiron (Alex R Hibbert) to stand his ground against his bullies, and they wrestle each other as the other neighborhood boys play soccer.
I Look It, Imitation of Life
Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) confides in Susie (Sandra Dee) about her new white boyfriend who doesn't know she's black. Lora (Lana Turner) argues with Steve (John Gavin) over an acting oppurtunity in Italy.
Ibo Landing, Daughters of the Dust
Eula (Alva Rogers) and Eli (Adisa Anderson) Peazant recall the story of Ibo Landing.
In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue, Moonlight
Juan (Mahershala Ali) teaches Chiron (Alex R Hibbert) to swim.
It All Comes Out, Lone Star
Otis (Ron Canada) and Mayor Hollis (Clifton James) come clean to Sheriff Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) about what happened to Sheriff Wade (Kris Kristofferson).
Jackie Goes to Washington, The Jackie Robinson Story
Jackie Robinson (Jackie Robinson) wins the pennant for the Brooklyn Dodgers and travels to Washington, DC.
Jo and Micah Discuss Race and Identity, Medicine for Melancholy
After sharing a joint with Micah (Wyatt Cenac)'s couch, Jo (Tracey Heggins) and he discuss their contrasting notions of race, identity, and self-conception while he works on her bike. After tiring of the debate, Jo suggests they go out dancing; Micah volunteers to call a cab.
Jo and Micah Go Out Dancing, Medicine for Melancholy
Jo (Tracey Heggins) and Micah (Wyatt Cenac) go to a club where they drink, kiss, share a photo booth, and dance in the midst of a large crowd.
Jo Peeks at Micah's Laptop While He Showers, Medicine for Melancholy
After Micah (Wyatt Cenac) brings her a drink, Jo (Tracey Heggins) pushes him to shower before climbing into bed. While he showers in the next room, she opens his laptop and peruses his social media history before going back to bed herself.
Joe's Car Gets Stuck, Carmen Jones
Joe (Harry Belafonte) accidentally drives his car into a river.
John Searches for Noah, The Defiant Ones
Afraid Noah (Sidney Poitier)will die venturing off alone, John (Tony Curtis) goes searching for him in a swamp.
Joseph Gifts Beneatha Nigerian Clothing, A Raisin in the Sun
Beneatha's (Diana Sands) Nigerian classmate, Joseph (Ivan Dixon), gifts her traditional Nigerian clothing as a token of his affection
Juan and Chiron Have A Heart to Heart, Moonlight
In this scene, Chiron (Alex Hibbert) and Juan (Mahershala Ali) sit down to have a serious conversation about homosexuality and homophobia, as well as Juan's mother (Naomie Harris) doing drugs and Juan selling them.
Kevin Beats-up Chiron in hazing ritual, Moonlight
In this scene, Kevin(Jharrel Jerome) is forced to participate in a hazing ritual by Terrel(Patrick Decile) where he has to beat Chiron(Ashton Sanders) infront of a small group of students.
Left for Dead, Coffy
Howard (Booker Bradshaw) gets called to Vitroni's (Allan Arbus) place after Coffy's (Pam Grier) assassination attempt.
Lena Receives the Check, A Raisin in the Sun
Matriarch Lena (Claudia McNeil) finally receives their family's life insurance check for $10,000. Her son, Walter (Sidney Poitier), returns home to see the check, wanting to use the money to open a liquor store.
Locker Room Discovery, Half Nelson
Dan (Ryan Gosling) is discovered by his student Drey (Shareeka Epps) in the women's locker room.
Louis Leaves Billie, Lady Sings the Blues
After Billie (Diana Ross) breaks her promise to stay off of drugs, Louis McKay (Billy Dee Williams) leaves her.
McCord Talks with LT, The Red Ball Express
The men of the Red Ball Express take a stop to eat as Private McCord (Davis Roberts) has a conversation with Lieutenant Campbell (Jeff Chandler).
McCord's Sacrifice, The Red Ball Express
The Red Ball Express stops as the road ahead is riddled with mines. As the Lieutenant (Jeff Chandler) prepares to cross first, Private McCord (Davis Roberts) makes the ultimate sacrifice.
Meeting Cherry, The Artifice Girl
Gareth (Franklin Ritch) shows off Cherry (Tatum Matthews) and explains how she works. She has two modes: one which replicates Cherry logging onto a video platform to ensnare predators, and an admin setting in which the user can hold a vocal conversation with the program.
Metamorphic Nightmare, Watermelon Man
Jeff (Godfrey Cambridge) wakes up in the middle of the night and discovers the pigment of his skin has changed.
Micah and Jo Wake Up Together, Medicine for Melancholy
After an apparent one-night stand, Micah (Wyatt Cenac) and Jo (Tracey Heggins) quietly observe each other while getting ready to leave their host (John Thurgood)'s now largely empty loft apartment. The party host invites them to stay for breakfast on their way out but they leave anyway.
Micah Searches for Jo, Medicine for Melancholy
After a brief phone call, Micah (Wyatt Cenac) searches on bike and foot to find where Jo (Tracey Heggins) is staying, knocking on doors repeatedly. Eventually, when he finds her and returns her wallet, he asks to come up to the apartment; she allows him to.
Mina and Demetrius Call Their Families, Mississippi Masala
Mina (Sarita Choudhury) and Demetrius (Denzel Washington) call their families to say goodbye after deciding to run away together
Mina goes to a Party, Mississippi Masala
Mina (Sarita Choudhury) takes Harry (Ashok Lath) to a party where he meets her friends.
Miss Beecher Finds the Body, Sergeant Rutledge
Miss Beecher (Constance Towers) offers her testimony to the court about what happened the night she encountered Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode).
Mr. Mason Tries to Motivate Preach, Cooley High
Mr. Mason (Garrett Morris) tries to motivate Preach (Glynn Turman) to apply himself, and also reveals that he’s the the one who got Preach and Cochise (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) out of jail.
Mrs. Prentice Monologue, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Mrs. Prentice(Beah Richards) explains to Joanna's father(Spencer Tracy)why she believes he and her husband are against their respective children getting married to each other.
My Own Hell, Killer of Sheep
Stan (Henry G. Sanders), a slaughterhouse worker, complains about his lack of sleep.
Noah and John are Released from Captivity, The Defiant Ones
Tied together to a stake by a white mob, Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) discuss the possibility of a lynching until a man sets them free.
Noah and John Argue While Eating, The Defiant Ones
After they find food, Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) argue about the significance of racialized language.
Noah and John Break Into a Building, The Defiant Ones
Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) attempt to quietly break into a general store in hopes of obtaining food and tools.
Noah and John Get Captured, The Defiant Ones
Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) are caught and questioned by a mob of white men.
Noah and John Get into a Fight, The Defiant Ones
While running away from police, Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) get into a physical altercation.
Noah and John Get Trapped in a Ditch, The Defiant Ones
Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) fall into a ditch and must climb out while chained together.
Noah Talks About His Family, The Defiant Ones
While Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) wait for the townspeople to go to sleep, Noah talks to John about his family.
Not Backing Down, Bessie
Ku Klux Klan members show up at Bessie's (Queen Latifah) concert in North Carolina, but she wards them away and continues the show.
Not So Much Anymore, Imitation of Life
Over 11 years, Lora (Lana Turner) finds success as a Broadway actress. Annie (Juanita Moore) continues to live with Lora as her best friend and confidant.
Not Waking Up, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) is arrested by two LAPD detectives (Beau Starr, John Roselius) as a suspect for the recent murder of Loretta James (Lisa Nicole Carson).
Open Your Eyes, Malcolm X
Betty Saunders (Angela Bassett) thinks that her husband Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) has been betrayed by the Nation of Islam.
Opening Scene, Lady Sings the Blues
After being arrested on a drug charge, Jazz singer Billie Holiday (Diana Ross) is thrown in jail.
Opening Sequence , Waiting to Exhale
On New Year's Eve, four women in separate households navigate relationships with the men in their lives.
Opening Sequence, Bessie
Bessie (Queen Latifah) performs in a vaudeville show and reflects on her childhood
Opening Sequence, Imitation of Life
Lora (Lana Lurner) loses her daughter Susie (Terry Burnham) at Coney Island, only to find her with Annie (Juanita Moore) and her white-passing daughter Sarah Jane (Karin Dicker).
Opening Sequence, Tangerine
Transgender sex worker Sin-Dee Rella (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) meets friend fellow sex worker and friend Alexandra (Mya Taylor) at a donut shop in Hollywood, where she learns that her boyfriend has been cheating on her during her stint in jail.
Opening Sequence, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Newly engaged John (Sidney Poitier) and Joanna (Catherine Houghton) arrive at Joanna's hometown in San Fransisco.
Opening Sequence, The Jackie Robinson Story
An offscreen narrator explains the importance of Jackie Robinson's story as a young Jackie (Howard Louis MacNeely) walks with his back turned to the camera.
Opening Sequence , Killer of Sheep
A boy is yelled at by his father for failing to protect his younger brother.
Opening Sequence, Devil in a Blue Dress
Laid off from the factory, Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins (Denzel Washington) is introduced by his friend Joppy (Mel Winkler) to DeWitt Albright (Tom Sizemore), who offers him a job.
Opening Sequence, Carmen Jones
Cindy Lou (Olga James) visits Joe (Harry Belafonte) at his military base.
Opening Sequence, Fruitvale Station
Couple Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) and Sophina (Melonie Diaz) discuss their New Year's resolutions. At the Fruitvale BART station, White officers detain Black citizens, and Officer Ingram fires a gunshot.
Opera, Philadelphia
Andrew Becket (Tom Hanks) shares his love for opera with Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) in an intimate display of friendship and camaraderie.
Organizing, Sorry to Bother You
Protests arise over WorryFree, a company which offers lifetime contracts, and Squeeze convinces Cassius to join the union.
Oscar Meets Katie, Fruitvale Station
Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) goes to a grocery store where he worked and meets a shopper named Katie (Ahna O’Reilly) and helps her plan for a fish fry. After that, he presses his former manager to get his old job back.
Oscar Witnesses a Hit-And-Run, Fruitvale Station
Stopping for gas, Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) befriends a stray dog who, moments later, gets injured in a hit-and-run.
Otis Meets Sheriff Wade, Lone Star
Minnie (Beatrice Winde) tells Sheriff Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) about when a young Otis (Gabriel Cassius) met Sheriff Charlie Wade (Kris Kristofferson).
Out of Trouble, Foxy Brown
Link (Antonio Fargas) explains to his sister (Pam Grier) the reason that he was in danger.
Patsey's Whipping, 12 Years a Slave
Patsey is subjected to a whipping at the hands of an unwilling Solomon and an enraged Mr. Epps.
Personal Reasons, Philadelphia
Andrew Becket (Tom Hanks) explains why he was fired from his job to Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) with hopes that Miller might represent him in court
Police Discrimination, Pinky
Pinky (Jeanne Crain) and Rozelia (Nina Mae McKinney) get into a scuffle over the money that Pinky is demanding from Jake (Fredrick O'Neal) but are interrupted by a police confrontation.
Police Discuss Prisoners' Whereabouts, The Defiant Ones
After a truck holding prisoners crashes, detectives discuss the whereabouts of the two surviving prisoners.
Police Respond Violently to a Scuffle on the BART, Fruitvale Station
As Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) and his girlfriend Sophina (Melonie Diaz) ride the BART back home, Katie (Ahna O'Reilly) recognizes Oscar and calls out his name. While the two catch up, Cale (Joey Oglesby), who Oscar knew in prison, recognizes him and punches him. When the BART stops, police officers Ingram (Chad Michael Murray) and Caruso (Kevin Durand) restrain and harass Oscar, and Ingram shoots him in the back.
Post-show Bus Ride, Tangerine
On the bus, Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Dinah (Mickey O’Hagan) give Alexandra (Mya Taylor) feedback following her singing performance.
Power Caller, Sorry to Bother You
Cassius closes his first deal as a power caller.
Preach and Brenda Discuss Poetry, Cooley High
Preach (Glynn Turman) and Brenda (Cynthia Davis) discuss love poetry at a party, but are interrupted when a fight breaks out
Preach Meets Brenda, Cooley High
Cochise (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) and Preach (Glynn Turman) go to Martha’s, where Preach meets Brenda (Cynthia Davis) and is immediately interested in her.
Prisoners Attempt to Destroy Chain, The Defiant Ones
Two prisoners, Noah Cullen (Sidney Poitier) and John Jackson (Tony Curtis), attempt to break the chain that holds them together.
Prognosis, Fruitvale Station
Wanda (Octavia Spencer) waits at the hospital to hear of her son Oscar's (Michael B. Jordan) prognosis after being shot by a BART police officer. A doctor informs her and other loved ones that Oscar is not responding well to treatment, prompting Wanda to lead a prayer for him. However, Oscar dies.
Radio Raheem Goes to Sal's, Do the Right Thing
Radio Raheem (Bill Nunn) shows off his “Love” and “Hate” rings to Mookie (Spike Lee) before going to Sal’s to order some pizza
Ray Ambushes Dr. Brooks, No Way Out
Ray Biddle (Richard Widmark) ambushes Dr. Brooks (Sidney Poitier) in an attempt to kill him. Edie Johnson (Linda Darnell) arrives to try and stop Ray.
RegalView Response, Sorry to Bother You
RegalView telemarketing employees plan a walkout as WorryFree protests continue.
Remain Faithful, Malcolm X
Now out of prison, Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) meets Elijah Muhammad (Al Freeman Jr.).
Ringing in the New Year, Fruitvale Station
As Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) and Sophina (Melonie Diaz) ride the BART into San Francisco, the train gets delayed, forcing them to stay on the train when midnight strikes. The passengers respond by putting on music and throwing an impromptu party.
Robin Breaks Up with Troy, Waiting to Exhale
Robin(Lela Rochon) ends her relationship with Troy (Mykelti Williamson) because of his drug abuse.
Robinson's Fight and Request to LT, The Red Ball Express
As the Red Ball Express takes a coffee break, a fight breaks out between Corporal Robinson (Sidney Poitier) and a racist soldier. After Lieutenant Campbell (Jeff Chandler) breaks them up, Robinson requests a transfer.
S.T.T.S., Sorry to Bother You
Cassius Green interviews for a telemarketing job.
Sam Cooke and Malcolm X Argue, One Night in Miami...
Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir) argue over about their roles in the Civil Rights Movement.
Sarah Jane, My Baby, Imitation of Life
Annie (Juanita Moore) finds Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) in California and goes to see her one last time and say goodbye.
Savannah Confronts Her Mother , Waiting to Exhale
Over the phone, Savannah (Whitney Houston) pushes back on her mother's (Starletta DuPois) opinions on her love life.
Scraps of Memories, Daughters of the Dust
Nana (Cora Lee Day)'s granddaughters debate about leaving her to go North.
Sergeant Rutledge Breaks Down, Sergeant Rutledge
While giving his testimony, Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) breaks down at Captain Shattuck's (Carleton Young) testimony.
Sergeant Rutledge Saves the Cavalry, Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) gives his testimony to the court about what happened during the ambush.
Sin-Dee Interogates Nash, Tangerine
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Alexandra (Mya Taylor) try to find out information about Sin-Dee's boyfriend from Nash (Ian Edwards).
Sofia and Harpo Get Married, The Color Purple
Sofia (Oprah Winfrey) meets her fiance Harpo's father (Danny Glover). Despite his disapproval, she and Harpo (Willard E. Pugh) get married
Solomon is Beaten, 12 Years a Slave
Solomon is beaten by his two kidnappers in prison.
Sorry to Bother You Steve, Sorry to Bother You
Cassius and his fellow Equisapiens track down Steve Lift.
Spiritual Awakening, Malcolm X
Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) travels to Mecca after breaking with the Nation of Islam.
Supposed to Be His Friend, Edge of the City
Axel (John Cassavetes), before fleeing the city, visits Lucy (Ruby Dee), who demands to know how her husband Tommy (Sidney Poitier) died.
Supposed To Do, Half Nelson
Dan (Ryan Gosling) visits Drey's (Shareeka Epps) uncle Frank (Anthony Mackie) at home.
Tank Begs for a Job, Uptight
Tank (Julian Mayfield) visits B.G. (Raymond St. Jacques) and Jeannie (Janet MacLachlan) and asks to be hired as a bodyguard
Tank Goes to Johnny's Wake, Uptight
Tank (Julian Mayfield) drunkenly walks into Johnny’s (Max Julien) wake, arousing suspicion from those there that he was the informant.
The Alvarado Building, Devil in a Blue Dress
Albright (Tom Sizemore) hires Easy (Denzel Washington) to find a woman, Daphne Monet (Jennifer Beals).
The Ancestor and the Womb, Daughters of the Dust
Nana Peazant (Cora Lee Day) urges Eli (Adisa Anderson) to connect with his ancestors and his wife's unborn child.
The Chief Questions Delores , In the Heat of the Night
Mr. Purdy (James Patterson) takes Delores (Quentin Dean) to the Chief's (Rod Steiger) office to file rape charges against Sam, while Detective Virgil (Sidney Poitier) also listens in.
The Color of His Skin, Soul Man
Gordon (Arye Gross) defends his friend (C. Thomas Howell) in Harvard Court and asks that Professor Banks (James Earl Jones) and the jury have mercy on Mark
The Engine, Killer of Sheep
Stan (Henry G. Sanders) and his friend Gene (Eugene Cherry) buy an engine and try to load it in the truck.
The Faces That I See, Killer of Sheep
Children play in an abandoned lot while Stan (Henry G Sanders) works at the slaughter house.
The faculty discuss CT, Bright Road
The school Principal (Harry Belafonte) holds a faculty meeting with Ms. Richards (Dorothy Dandridge) and other teachers.
The Improvement Association, A Raisin in the Sun
While the Youngers move into their house in Clybourne Park, Lindner (John Fiedler) from the neighborhood Improvement Association stops by, offering the family money to leave the neighborhood.
The Letter, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) and Mouse (Don Cheadle) visit Coretta's boyfriend Dupree Brouchard (Jernard Burks) in Compton where they find an incriminating letter.
The Lord has His Reasons, Imitation of Life
Annie (Juanita Moore) visits Sarah Jane (Karin Dicker) at school, where she discovers she has been passing as white.
The Man from the Beach, Imitation of Life
Lora (Lana Turner) and Annie (Juanita Moore) decide to live together. Steve (John Gavin), the photographer from the beach, visits their apartment.
The Mole Metaphor, The Landlord
At a party in his building, landlord Elgar (Beau Bridges) hears from several partygoers how being Black in America has changed over time.
The Next Mayor, Devil in a Blue Dress
Released from jail, Easy (Denzel Washington) is picked up and questioned by mayoral candidate Matthew Terell (Maury Chaykin).
The Spot, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) spends the night with Loretta James (Lisa Nicole Carson), a close friend of Daphne (Jennifer Beals).
The Wrong Hand, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) is ambushed by Frank Green (Joseph Lattimore, his most recent lead, before being rescued by his old friend Raymond "Mouse" Alexander (Don Cheadle).
This Bitter Earth, Killer of Sheep
Stan (Henry G. Sanders) and Stan's Wife (Kaycee Moore) dance to Dinah Washington's "This Bitter Earth."
Tillie Confronts John, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Tillie (Isabel Sanford) confronts John (Sidney Porter) while he is changing in his room.
Virgil Examines the Car, In the Heat of the Night
Detective Virgil (Sidney Poitier) examines Mr. Colbert's car to find clues about the events preceding the murder.
Virgil's Arrest, In the Heat of the Night
Officer Sam Woods (Warren Oates) arrests a lone man (Sidney Potier) waiting for a train for a murder that occurred just hours prior.
Walter Rejects Lindner's Offer, A Raisin in the Sun
Lindner (John Fiedler) stops by the Youngers' home in South Side Chicago to close the housing deal. Walter (Sidney Poitier) has a change of heart and rejects Lindner's offer, deciding his family will move into Clybourne Park after all.
West Indian Archie, Malcolm X
Malcolm (Denzel Washington) travels to Harlem where he joins West Indian Archie (Delroy Lindo) in an illegal numbers racket.
What a Guy Has To Do For Love, Edge of the City
Axel (John Cassavetes) and Tommy (Sidney Poitier) take a walk, and Axel reveals he is an army deserter.
What Mrs. R Would Have Wanted, Pinky
Pinky (Jeanne Crain) finally realizes where she belongs due to the help of Mrs. R.
What's It Like?, Half Nelson
Drey (Shareeka Epps) asks Dan (Ryan Gosling) about his drug use.
What's Past is Prologue, Daughters of the Dust
Mary (Barbara O. Jones) and Viola (Cheryl Lynn Bruce) Peazant travel home to Ibo Landing in anticipation of the family moving North.
White Voice, Sorry to Bother You
Langston explains to Cassius about the power of the white voice.
Who is Cherry?, The Artifice Girl
During an interrogation, Gareth (Franklin Ritch) explains to investigators Deena (Sinda Nichols) and Amos (David Girard) that the photos of a young girl named Cherry on his computer are deepfakes, showing a synthetic computer program he created in order to catch sexual predators and pedophiles online.
Worlds Collide, Tangerine
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez), her friends, and Razmik's (Karren Karagulian) family collide at a donut shop.
WorryFree Stock, Sorry to Bother You
Cassius provides evidence of WorryFree's Equisapien program on national television, but the people are helpless to stop it and WorryFree's stock soars.
Yellow Mary, Daughters of the Dust
Mary Peazant (Barbara O. Jones) is greeted by the family upon her return to Ibo Landing.
You Ain't Shit, Moonlight
Juan (Mahershala Ali) realizes he's been selling drugs to Chiron's mother Paula (Naomie Harris) and Paula vents her frustration on her son.
You Never Asked, Imitation of Life
Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) sneaks out to see her white boyfriend Frankie (Troy Donahue), who beats her after learning she is black. Lora (Lana Turner) and Annie (Juanita Moore) are disturbed by her return home.
