The Influence of Social Justice Movies A Case Study in Promoting Moral Understanding & Social Responsibility

This pilot study examined the connection among social justice movies, respondents' moral understanding of racism, and their views of social responsibility. The movies under investigation were 13TH, Just Mercy, and Queen & Slim, all of which spotlight racial injustice against the Black community in the United States. To respondents, these social justice movies underscore the role of race in advancement, offer insight into the achievement of equal rights for Black and White people and highlight racism as a glaring issue that is deeply entrenched in American society. Additionally, respondents emphasized the need to view social responsibility on a personal level, as well as a societal level and the importance of sustained collective action to address racial injustice.