Marianne Jean-Baptiste has been named best actress by African American Film Critics Association for her portrayal of a misanthrope in Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths,
Meanwhile reform school drama Nickel Boys earned best picture of 2024 and best director went to RaMell Ross.
Colman Domingo was named best actor for the prison-set drama Sing Sing. Supporting wins went to Clarence Maclin for Sing Sing and Danielle Deadwyler for August Wilson adaptation The Piano Lesson, which also earned the ensemble award.
Best international film went to Jacques Audiard’s Mexico-set musical Emilia Pérez and The Wild Robot was named best animation.
Winners will be celebrated at the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on February 19 in Beverly Hills.
AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson said, “These films do more than entertain – they amplify voices and perspectives that deserve to be heard, and we look forward to celebrating their lasting impact.”
Top 10 films of 2024
Nickel Boys
Sing Sing
The Piano Lesson
Gladiator II
Wicked
Emilia Pérez
Albany Road
The Fire Inside
Exhibiting Forgiveness
Dahomey
16th Annual AAFCA Awards winners
Best Picture: Nickel Boys
Best Director: RaMell Ross (Nickel Boys)
Best Actor: Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
Best Actress: Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths)
Best Supporting Actor: Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing)
Best Supporting Actress: Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson)
Best Screenplay: Sing Sing (Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar)
Best Documentary (tie): Daughters (Netflix) and Dahomey (Mubi)
Best Animated Feature: The Wild Robot
Best International Film: Emilia Pérez
Best Independent Feature: She Taught Love
Best Ensemble: The Piano Lesson
Best Original Score: The Wild Robot (Kris Bowers)
Best Original Song: Bricks, Exhibiting Forgiveness (Andra Day, Cassandra Batie & Jherek Bischoff).
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