Black Like Me
Black Like Me (1964) dramatizes the true story of John Howard Griffin, a white writer who altered his appearance to pass as Black in order to expose the harsh realities of segregation. As he travels through the Deep South, he experiences firsthand the prejudice, hostility, and systemic racism faced by African Americans. With James Whitmore in a courageous lead role, and Roscoe Lee Browne and Al Freeman Jr. offering strong support, the film delivers an honest, thought-provoking look at race relations in 1960s America.