American Fiction and Origin top AAFCA Awards

The Color Purple wins Best Ensemble

by Jennie Kermode

American Fiction
American Fiction

American Fiction and Origin were this big winners at this year's African American Film Critics' Association (AAFCA) Awards, while The Color Purple triumphed in the acting awards, winning Best Ensemble and tying with The Holdovers for Best Supporting Actress (Danielle Brooks and Da'Vine Joy Randolph respectively). "What a great year for cinema showcasing the vibrant tapestry of Black storytelling, where diversity is not a trend, but an imperative," said AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson. "This year's winners have inspired, challenged, and moved us and we are delighted to celebrate them and their cultural impact."

Established in 2003, AAFCA is the world's leading body of Black film critics, actively reviewing film and television, with a particular emphasis on entertainment that includes the Black experience and storytellers from the African Diaspora.

AAFCA top ten films of the year:

Best Drama

Best Comedy

Best Musical

Best Director

Best Screenplay

Best Actor

Best Actress

  • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor - Origin

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Ensemble

Breakout Performance

Emerging Filmmaker

Best Independent Feature

Best Animated Feature

Best Documentary

  • Stamped From The Beginning

Best Music

Best International Film

  • Io Capitano

Best Short Film

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