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10 Best Movies Like When I Am Dead and White

If you loved When I Am Dead and White, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Krush Groove

Krush Groove

1985★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When I Am Dead and White for fans of Comedy & Drama & Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and ...

#2
Feel the Beat

Feel the Beat

2020★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When I Am Dead and White for fans of Comedy & Drama & Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After failing to make it on Broadway, April returns to her hometown and reluctantly begins training a misfit group of young dancers for a competition....

#3
School Dance

School Dance

2014★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When I Am Dead and White for fans of Comedy & Drama & Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

High schooler Jason has found his dream girl—the gorgeous Anastacia. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t know he exists. If he can win a spot on the school’s hottest dance crew, ...

#4
Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart

1996★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When I Am Dead and White for fans of Comedy & Drama & Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she...

#5
My Own Love Song

My Own Love Song

2010★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When I Am Dead and White for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A wheelchair-bound singer and her best friend embark on a roadtrip to Memphis....

#6
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

2010★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When I Am Dead and White for fans of Comedy & Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Mitchie can't wait to go back to Camp Rock and spend the summer making new music with her friends and superstar Shane Gray. But the slick new camp across the lake, Camp Star, has d...

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