On Saturday, August 24, the African American Film Critics Association honored the winners for its sixth annual television awards. Among the list of champions were Emmy nominees “Masters of the Air,” Apple TV+’s limited series about a bomber group during World War II, and Ayo Edebiri, the female star of FX’s cooking dramedy “The Bear.” Wendell Pierce (“Elsbeth”) and Josiah Cross (“Masters of the Air”) were also recognized with trophies. Gold Derby’s associate editor Latasha Ford hit the red carpet at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel to chat with the stars, honorees and presenters heading into the ceremony.
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Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood: Winners for Best Limited Series/Special (“Genius: MLK/X”)
Nkechi Okoro Carroll: Salute to Excellence Award...
See 2024 Aafca TV Awards winners: ‘Masters of the Air,’ Ayo Edebiri, Wendell Pierce …
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Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood: Winners for Best Limited Series/Special (“Genius: MLK/X”)
Nkechi Okoro Carroll: Salute to Excellence Award...
- 8/26/2024
- by Latasha Ford, Denton Davidson and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The African American Film Critics Association and Better Brothers LA are set to celebrate Pride Month with their annual luncheon on June 1, which focuses on films and TV series that enhance visibility for LGBTQ communities.
This year, Aafca will honor the outstanding Paramount+/Showtime limited series Fellow Travelers for its depiction of gay life and its inclusion of Black LGBTQ characters and storylines. Widely acclaimed as one of the best shows of the past TV season, Fellow Travelers will receive Aafca’s Social Impact Award.
“In the spirit of Pride, Aafca is thrilled to recognize Fellow Travelers,” says Aafca President Gil Robertson. “We’re honored to host a luncheon celebrating the co-stars Jelani Alladin and Noah Ricketts, alongside showrunner Ron Nyswaner.”
Based on the bestselling novel by Thomas Mallon, Fellow Travelers follows the lives of its two principal characters, Timothy Laughlin and Hawkins Fuller (played by Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey...
This year, Aafca will honor the outstanding Paramount+/Showtime limited series Fellow Travelers for its depiction of gay life and its inclusion of Black LGBTQ characters and storylines. Widely acclaimed as one of the best shows of the past TV season, Fellow Travelers will receive Aafca’s Social Impact Award.
“In the spirit of Pride, Aafca is thrilled to recognize Fellow Travelers,” says Aafca President Gil Robertson. “We’re honored to host a luncheon celebrating the co-stars Jelani Alladin and Noah Ricketts, alongside showrunner Ron Nyswaner.”
Based on the bestselling novel by Thomas Mallon, Fellow Travelers follows the lives of its two principal characters, Timothy Laughlin and Hawkins Fuller (played by Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey...
- 5/31/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
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The African American Film Critics Association has announced the main competition winners for its 4th annual Aafca TV Honors, which will be presented at an in-person luncheon on Aug. 20 at the Sls Hotel in Los Angeles.
ABC’s Abbot Elementary and Netflix’s Ozark lead the pack as best comedy and best drama, respectively, with Abbot Elementary‘s Quinta Brunson tapped as breakout star. Best actress has gone to Patina Miller for Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan and best actor to Courtney B. Vance for AMC’s 61st Street.
HBO collects the most awards (five in total), including A Black Lady Sketch Show for best writing and Issa Rae’s Insecure with the Impact Award.
The winners of the Aafca TV Honors, which recognize outstanding achievements in television and streaming, are chosen by a jury of select members and were announced on Monday.
The African American Film Critics Association has announced the main competition winners for its 4th annual Aafca TV Honors, which will be presented at an in-person luncheon on Aug. 20 at the Sls Hotel in Los Angeles.
ABC’s Abbot Elementary and Netflix’s Ozark lead the pack as best comedy and best drama, respectively, with Abbot Elementary‘s Quinta Brunson tapped as breakout star. Best actress has gone to Patina Miller for Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan and best actor to Courtney B. Vance for AMC’s 61st Street.
HBO collects the most awards (five in total), including A Black Lady Sketch Show for best writing and Issa Rae’s Insecure with the Impact Award.
The winners of the Aafca TV Honors, which recognize outstanding achievements in television and streaming, are chosen by a jury of select members and were announced on Monday.
- 7/18/2022
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar winner Viola Davis will receive the Icon Award from the African American Film Critics Assn. during the 12th annual Aafca awards on April 7.
Previous recipients of Aafca’s Icon Award are Sidney Poitier and Kenya Barris.
Announcing the honor, Aafca president Gil Robertson said: “Viola Davis has excelled in every single format available to an actor. She’s a powerhouse actress who continues to impress with her incredible range and ability to lend herself to any era and dig deep into the humanity of every character she plays.”
“When you think about her in ‘Doubt,’’The Help,’ ‘Fences’ and now ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ she just goes there,” he continued. “Following in the footsteps of other legendary actresses by becoming an advocate for social justice issues and taking additional steps of creating the images that we see by producing, she has firmly established herself as a true artist.”
Davis...
Previous recipients of Aafca’s Icon Award are Sidney Poitier and Kenya Barris.
Announcing the honor, Aafca president Gil Robertson said: “Viola Davis has excelled in every single format available to an actor. She’s a powerhouse actress who continues to impress with her incredible range and ability to lend herself to any era and dig deep into the humanity of every character she plays.”
“When you think about her in ‘Doubt,’’The Help,’ ‘Fences’ and now ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ she just goes there,” he continued. “Following in the footsteps of other legendary actresses by becoming an advocate for social justice issues and taking additional steps of creating the images that we see by producing, she has firmly established herself as a true artist.”
Davis...
- 3/12/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
The African American Film Critics Association has picked Shaka King’s acclaimed “Judas and the Black Messiah” as the best film of the year. This is the 12th such awards in the history of the organization, which last year gave top honors to Jordan Peele’s “Us.”
“Judas and the Black Messiah” was the big winner, as it also picked up Best Supporting Actor for Daniel Kaluuya and Best Supporting Actress for Dominique Fishback. “One Night in Miami” tied “Judas” for the most overall wins, however, with three total prizes: Best Director for Regina King, Best Screenplay for Kemp Powers, and Best Ensemble. The wins for both these films help them gain momentum as awards season advances.
Also gaining momentum? Chadwick Boseman, voted Best Actor by the critics group for his performance as a tormented trumpeter in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” That follows Best Actor wins for the late performer...
“Judas and the Black Messiah” was the big winner, as it also picked up Best Supporting Actor for Daniel Kaluuya and Best Supporting Actress for Dominique Fishback. “One Night in Miami” tied “Judas” for the most overall wins, however, with three total prizes: Best Director for Regina King, Best Screenplay for Kemp Powers, and Best Ensemble. The wins for both these films help them gain momentum as awards season advances.
Also gaining momentum? Chadwick Boseman, voted Best Actor by the critics group for his performance as a tormented trumpeter in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” That follows Best Actor wins for the late performer...
- 3/9/2021
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
“Judas and the Black Messiah” has been named best film by the African American Film Critics Association (Aafca), leading the list of winners at the 12th Aafca awards with four awards, including accolades for stars Daniel Kaluuya and Dominique Fishback. Director Shaka King will also be honored with the breakout director prize.
“Serving alongside an all-Black producing team, “Judas and the Black Messiah” director Shaka King created a project that permanently enshrines pivotal Black Panther leader Fred Hampton as an American hero,” Aafca President/Co-Founder Gil Robertson said in a statement announcing the winners. “Released against the backdrop of the present-day Black Lives Matter movement, the film’s message of commitment and sacrifice to social justice is empowering.”
Describing Kaluuya’s portrayal of the late Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton as “literally on fire” and Fishback as “an actress to watch,” Robertson added, “our members are thrilled to award...
“Serving alongside an all-Black producing team, “Judas and the Black Messiah” director Shaka King created a project that permanently enshrines pivotal Black Panther leader Fred Hampton as an American hero,” Aafca President/Co-Founder Gil Robertson said in a statement announcing the winners. “Released against the backdrop of the present-day Black Lives Matter movement, the film’s message of commitment and sacrifice to social justice is empowering.”
Describing Kaluuya’s portrayal of the late Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton as “literally on fire” and Fishback as “an actress to watch,” Robertson added, “our members are thrilled to award...
- 3/9/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
The African American Film Critics Association (Aafca), the world’s largest group of Black film critics, named “Judas and the Black Messiah” as Best Picture on Tuesday.
In addition to Best Picture, the film also earned two additional awards for Best Actor for Daniel Kaluuya and Best Supporting Actress for Dominique Fishback.
“One Night In Miami” won three awards: Regina King was named Best Director, Kemp Powers won Best Screenplay and the cast won for Best Ensemble.
Other acting awards went to Andra Day for “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” and the late Chadwick Boseman for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Day and Boseman won Golden Globe acting awards last week.
Powers also co-wrote and co-directed “Soul,” the Best Animation winner. See the complete list of the 12th Aafca Awards below:
Best Picture: “Judas and the Black Messiah” (Warner Bros.)
Best Director: Regina King, “One Night In Miami” (Amazon Studios)
Best Actor: Chadwick Boseman,...
In addition to Best Picture, the film also earned two additional awards for Best Actor for Daniel Kaluuya and Best Supporting Actress for Dominique Fishback.
“One Night In Miami” won three awards: Regina King was named Best Director, Kemp Powers won Best Screenplay and the cast won for Best Ensemble.
Other acting awards went to Andra Day for “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” and the late Chadwick Boseman for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Day and Boseman won Golden Globe acting awards last week.
Powers also co-wrote and co-directed “Soul,” the Best Animation winner. See the complete list of the 12th Aafca Awards below:
Best Picture: “Judas and the Black Messiah” (Warner Bros.)
Best Director: Regina King, “One Night In Miami” (Amazon Studios)
Best Actor: Chadwick Boseman,...
- 3/9/2021
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
African American Film Critics Association has released its annual list of recipients for the 12th Aafca Awards with Judas and the Black Messiah being named the year’s Best Picture by the world’s largest group of Black film critics. The Fred Hampton-Bill O’Neal drama took home the most awards with a Breakout Director nod for Shaka King as well as Best Supporting Actor and Actress wins for Daniel Kaluuya and Dominique Fishback, respectively.
“Serving alongside an all-Black producing team, Judas and the Black Messiah director Shaka King created a project that permanently enshrines pivotal Black Panther leader Fred Hampton as an American hero,” commented Aafca President and co-founder Gil Robertson. “Released against the backdrop of the present-day Black Lives Matter movement, the film’s message of commitment and sacrifice to social justice is empowering. Daniel Kaluuya as Hampton is literally on fire and is supported well by...
“Serving alongside an all-Black producing team, Judas and the Black Messiah director Shaka King created a project that permanently enshrines pivotal Black Panther leader Fred Hampton as an American hero,” commented Aafca President and co-founder Gil Robertson. “Released against the backdrop of the present-day Black Lives Matter movement, the film’s message of commitment and sacrifice to social justice is empowering. Daniel Kaluuya as Hampton is literally on fire and is supported well by...
- 3/9/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple has concluded its review of sexual misconduct against a former co-producer “The Banker” and will release the film in theaters and on Apple TV+ this March, according to a statement from an Apple spokesperson.
“We created Apple TV Plus as a home for stories that matter and believe ‘The Banker,’ inspired by the brave actions of Bernard Garrett Sr. and Joe Morris, two African American businessmen who brought about positive social change, is one of those stories,” the spokesperson told TheWrap. “We wanted to take the time to understand the situation at hand — and after reviewing the information available to us, including documentation of the filmmakers’ research, we’ve decided to make this important and enlightening film available to viewers.”
The film’s release at the end of 2019 was delayed after it was reported that the son of one of the film’s subjects, Bernard Garrett Jr., who was...
“We created Apple TV Plus as a home for stories that matter and believe ‘The Banker,’ inspired by the brave actions of Bernard Garrett Sr. and Joe Morris, two African American businessmen who brought about positive social change, is one of those stories,” the spokesperson told TheWrap. “We wanted to take the time to understand the situation at hand — and after reviewing the information available to us, including documentation of the filmmakers’ research, we’ve decided to make this important and enlightening film available to viewers.”
The film’s release at the end of 2019 was delayed after it was reported that the son of one of the film’s subjects, Bernard Garrett Jr., who was...
- 1/16/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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