The Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC) named Black Panther as the Best Picture of 2018 with Best Foreign Film going to Roma, and Best Documentary to Quincy.

“This has been a year of significant advancement for storytellers of color” BFCC co-president Mike Sargent said. “The diversity of types of films being made by filmmakers of color and how well they have been received at the global box office speaks volumes to antiquated notion that ‘black films don’t travel’ or have international appeal.” Sargent continues, “More precisely put, the global success of the black experience as captured on film shows ‘Black Stories Mater.'” “Congratulations to all the winners.”

2018 Black Film Critics Circle Award Winners

Best Picture
Black Panther

Best Director
Ryan Coogler

Best Actor
Bradley Cooper – A Star Is Born

Best Actress
Viola Davis – Widows

Best Supporting Actor
Mahershala Ali – Green Book

Best Supporting Actress
Regina King – If Beale Street Could Talk

Best Original Screenplay
Sorry To Bother You – Boots Riley

Best Adapted Screenplay
If Beale Street Could Talk – Barry Jenkins

Best Cinematography
Roma

Best Foreign Film
Roma

Best Documentary
Quincy

Best Animated Film
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

Best Ensemble
Black Panther