December 16, 2024
Movies main the wins embody ‘The Piano Lesson,’ ‘Sing Sing,’ and ‘Nickel Boys.’
The Piano Lesson, Sing Sing, and Nickel Boys had been the large winners of the African American Movie Critics Affiliation’s 2024 Awards, which had been not too long ago introduced.
The affiliation primarily focuses on movies surrounding the Black expertise.
Its prime 10 movies of 2024 included the aforementioned trio in addition to field workplace hits that had Black leads, similar to Depraved and Gladiator II. Unbiased options similar to Dahomey and Exhibiting Forgiveness additionally made the lower.
Colman Domingo received finest actor for Sing Sing whereas Marianne Jean-Baptiste earned the most effective actress award for Arduous Truths. Danielle Deadwyler, who garnered approval for her efficiency in The Piano Lesson, received finest supporting actress.
The very best documentary class resulted in a tie between Daughters and Dahomey.
Greatest image and finest director went to Ramel Ross for Nickel Boys, based mostly on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Greatest ensemble went to the forged of The Piano Lesson, which featured John David Washington and Samuel L. Jackson alongside Deadwyler.
Andra Day additionally secured the most effective track win for “Bricks,” showcased in Exhibiting Forgiveness.
The AAFCA’s over 100 members chosen the winners. AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson,referred to as this number of movies a “defining 12 months for cinema.”
“We’re proud to honor this 12 months’s filmmakers and expertise, whose work continues to develop the scope of humanity on display,” Robertson stated. “These movies do greater than entertain—they amplify voices and views that should be heard, and we stay up for celebrating their lasting influence.”
The winners will have fun in particular person throughout the official ceremony on Feb. 19. Among the many honorees, Malcolm Washington will obtain the Rising Director Award for The Piano Lesson and Nicole Avant will take house the Beacon Award. Ross will obtain the Highlight Award.
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