“The Woman King” won the top prize at this year’s African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) awards, taking home the award for best picture. The Sony Pictures film was up against…
Other winners included Brian Tyree Henry in “Causeway” for best supporting actor, Carey Williams in “Emergency” for emerging filmmaker and “Nanny” for best independent feature. Best live action short went to Kendrick Lamar’s “We Cry Together” from his 2022 studio album, “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” and best animated short went to Colman and Raul Domingo’s “New Moon.”
AAFCA also announced a slate of honorees for special achievement awards, with “Till” winning the impact award, Michael Abels earning the innovator award and Hannah Beachler scoring the building change award. Antoine Fuqua and Will Smith also achieved nods for their work in “Emancipation,” which was given the beacon award, and “Black Panther” producer Nate Moore won the Ashley Boone award.
“AAFCA is deeply honored to recognize some of the most captivating films and performances of the year,” said Gil Robertson, AAFCA president and co-founder. “These thought-provoking stories of strength, determination and courage lift us and entertain us. It’s an honor to recognize the incredible, visionary work both in front of and behind the camera of this year’s AAFCA Award winners.”
Winners and special honorees will be celebrated at the 14th annual AAFCA Awards on March 1 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, Calif. Additional special events and programming will be anoounced in the coming months.
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