The Criterion Collection has made more than a dozen movies focused on the lives of Black Americans available for free on its streaming service, The Criterion Channel. The selected movies span decades, and the collection includes films like Oscar Micheaux's "Body and Soul," Maya Angelou's "Down in the Delta," and Khalik Allah's 2018 documentary "Black Mother." Criterion expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing protests against racism and police brutality in America. Criterion has also committed to ongoing donations to support that cause, starting with a $25,000 contribution. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. A collection of classic films focused on the experiences of Black Americans has been made available to stream for free by The Criterion Collection. Criterion said it wanted to highlight the work of African American filmmakers as the United States grapples with the civil unrest caused by the deaths of George Lloyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade.