Jelani Cobb Filmography
ActorBORN 1969QUEENS14 FILMS IN DB

JelaniCobb
Known for Acting Β· The Riot Report, Heightened Scrutiny, McCarthy
14
FILMS IN DB
$43
TOTAL VALUE
3
PRICED
$14
AVG VALUE
4K
BEST FORMAT
π
RAREST RELEASE
13th
~$33 Β· 4K Β· 2016
π
MOST VALUABLE
Heightened Scrutiny
$0 Β· Est. market value
BIOGRAPHY
BORN
August 21, 1969
BIRTHPLACE
Queens, New York City, New York, USA
KNOWN FOR
Acting
TOTAL CREDITS
14 (TMDb)
IN WATCHROSTER DB
14 matched films
HIGHEST VALUE RELEASES
FILMS BY DECADE
FULL FILMOGRAPHY
14 filmsTITLE
YEAR
ROLE
FORMATS
RATING
VALUE
Heightened Scrutiny
Self
2025
Lead
β
8.0
β
+ TRACK
One Person, One Vote?
Self
2024
Lead
β
5.0
β
+ TRACK
The Riot Report
2023
Writer
β
8.5
β
+ TRACK
Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union
Self
2022
Lead
β
4.0
β
+ TRACK
Lies, Politics and Democracy
Self - Reporter
2022
Lead
β
7.0
β
+ TRACK
America After 9/11
Himself
2021
Supporting
β
β
+ TRACK
Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America
Self
2021
Lead
β
β
+ TRACK
Policing the Police 2020
Self
2020
Lead
β
β
+ TRACK
McCarthy
Self
2020
Lead
ALL
β
8.0
$10
+ TRACK
East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story
Self
2020
Lead
β
7.5
β
+ TRACK
Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Uncovering America
Self - Columbia University
2019
Lead
β
β
+ TRACK
13th
Self
2016
Lead
β
7.9
$33
+ TRACK
Policing the Police
2016
Lead
β
β
+ TRACK
White Scripts and Black Supermen: Black Masculinities in Comic Books
Self
2010
Lead
β
8.0
β
+ TRACK
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of films does Jelani Cobb primarily appear in?
Jelani Cobb primarily appears in documentary and history films, often discussing social and political topics.
What is Jelani Cobb best known for in his film appearances?
He is best known for appearing as himself in documentaries that explore history, race, and civil rights issues.
During which decade was Jelani Cobb most active in his film career?
Jelani Cobb was most active in the 2020s, with several documentary appearances during this time.
Has Jelani Cobb appeared in any films related to voting rights?
Yes, he appeared in the documentary One Person, One Vote? (2024), which addresses voting rights.
Does Jelani Cobb typically play fictional roles or appear as himself?
Jelani Cobb appears as himself in all of his film appearances, providing expert commentary and insight.
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