I love movies, and even though Black-led films like Sinners, Get Out, and Moonlight have rightfully become cultural touchstones, there are sooooo many others that are underrated, go completely unnoticed (especially by white audiences!), or are just really freaking good. I wanted to highlight some of my favorites for you here because, well, you just need to watch them.

Obviously ~everyone~ can and should enjoy these movies, but I’m especially hoping that this roundup inspires people to expand their horizons and seek out more diverse storytelling. Enjoy!