Finding the best Black movies on Netflix right now is easier thanks to its Black Stories collection. But it’s still a fairly extensive library, and it can feel difficult to narrow down your options to find a movie that suits your current mood. Don’t worry, though, because we’ve already done the searching, updating this list monthly with the best of Black filmmaking on Netflix.

This month, a Netflix Original about pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm joins the list, as well as another great Civil Rights drama.

Looking for more films and shows that illustrate the Black experience? Check out our roundups of the best Black shows and movies to stream across all platforms.

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