Jelani Cobb

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William Jelani Cobb is an American writer, author and educator. The Ira A. Lipman Professor of Journalism at Columbia University, Cobb was previously an associate professor of history and director of the Institute for African American Studies at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut, from 2012 to 2016.

Most Popular Jelani Cobb Trailers

Total trailers found: 16

Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union Trailer (2022)

06 January 2022

Reviewing the pursuit of democracy within the U.S. on the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot.

The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden Trailer (2020)

22 September 2020

A look into what has shaped President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Joe Biden, where they came from and how they lead.

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks Trailer (2021)

18 June 2021

This documentary chronicles renaissance man Gordon Parks’ stellar career from staff photographer for LIFE magazine, through his artistic development photographing everyday Americans, through his evolution as a novelist and groundbreaking filmmaker.

East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story Trailer (2020)

24 March 2020

The history of the East Lake Meadows public housing project in Atlanta and the people who lived there from 1970 to its demolition in 2000, with special emphasis on the activism of Eva Davis asserting the rights of the tenants.

McCarthy Trailer (2020)

06 January 2020

"McCarthy" chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who came to power after a stunning victory in an election no one thought he could win.

13th Trailer (2016)

07 October 2016

An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.

The Riot Report Trailer (2023)

21 November 2023

In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed the Kerner Commission to investigate why Black neighborhoods all over the country were “rioting” in protest.

White Scripts and Black Supermen: Black Masculinities in Comic Books Trailer (2010)

05 September 2010

Documentary looking at the introduction of the some of the first black superheroes.

Policing the Police Trailer (2016)

28 June 2016

George Floyd’s killing triggered mass demonstrations nationwide calling for racial justice and police accountability in the United States.

Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America Trailer (2021)

19 June 2021

“Looks at the impact key movements throughout U.S. history have had in shaping our society, laws and culture.

Heightened Scrutiny Trailer (2025)

27 January 2025

Amid the surge in anti-trans legislation that Chase Strangio battles in the courtroom, he must also fight against media bias, exposing how the narratives in the press influence public perception and the fight for transgender rights.

One Person, One Vote? Trailer (2024)

10 February 2024

An in-depth look at the Electoral College, its slavery origins, and its impact on society today. The film features four dynamic electors from different parties offering insight into the inner workings of this often-misunderstood institution.

Lies, Politics and Democracy Trailer (2022)

06 September 2022

Frontline’s season premiere investigates American political leaders and choices they’ve made that have undermined and threatened democracy in the U.

Policing the Police 2020 Trailer (2020)

15 September 2020

George Floyd’s killing triggered mass demonstrations nationwide calling for racial justice and police accountability in the United States.

America After 9/11 Trailer (2021)

07 September 2021

From veteran FRONTLINE filmmaker and chronicler of U.S. politics Michael Kirk and his team, this documentary traces the U.

Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Uncovering America Trailer (2019)

05 March 2019

Actor Courtney B. Vance hosts this special celebrating Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s work with focus on his five quintessential documentary series about American, African and African American history for PBS.