12 Years a Slave
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Fassbender
In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Why you'll love it
Lupita Nyong'o's Oscar-winning performance as Patsey, a slave enduring unimaginable hardships, is a central and powerful aspect of the film.
Hidden Figures
Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe
Three female African-American mathematicians play a pivotal role in astronaut John Glenn's launch into orbit while dealing with racial and gender discrimination.
Why you'll love it
The film celebrates the true story of three brilliant African-American women at NASA who were instrumental in one of history's greatest operations.
Selma
David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Oprah Winfrey
A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965.
Why you'll love it
This historical drama highlights the struggle for voting rights led by women of color and the powerful march from Selma to Montgomery.
Crazy Rich Asians
Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh
This contemporary romantic comedy based on a global bestseller follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.
Why you'll love it
Constance Wu leads a diverse cast in this romantic comedy that brought representation of Asian and Asian-American characters to the forefront in Hollywood.
Girls Trip
Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith
When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough dancing, drinking, brawling and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.
Why you'll love it
A comedy that showcases the bond between four black women as they navigate life's challenges and celebrate their friendship.