The FBI's War on Black America (1990)

Plot

A clandestine initiative known as COINTELPRO sought to undermine the potential emergence of a "Black Messiah" who could unify the African-American community politically. This documentary delves into the historical context of J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI’s tactics during the late 1960s and early 1970s, aimed at discrediting influential Black leaders. Through a compelling mix of declassified files, interviews, and rare archival footage, it scrutinizes the government's involvement in the assassinations of figures like Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, and Martin Luther King Jr., questioning whether these events were part of a broader strategy to thwart Black empowerment.