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