Whether you’re part of the community or simply want to discover a new movie or TV show that is considerate to the Arab-American experience, check out this groups best picks.

While Arab Americans have long been absent from both silver and small screens, there seems to be more and more exciting shows, stars and creators on the rise in recent years, ready to bring their stories to life.

To help you celebrate, The Arab Film & Media Institute put together a short list of films that showcase the history, culture, accomplishments and experiences of Arabs living in America.