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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:
- American Fiction
- Origin
- The Color Purple
- Oppenheimer
- Past Lives
- Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
- Poor Things
- Anatomy Of A Fall
- Killers Of The Flower Moon
- Barbie
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Musical
Best Director
- Ava DuVernay - Origin
Best Screenplay
Best Actor
- Colman Domingo - Rustin
Best Actress
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor - Origin
Best Supporting Actor
- Sterling K Brown - American Fiction
Best Supporting Actress
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph - The Holdovers
- Danielle Brooks - The Color Purple
Best Ensemble
Breakout Performance
- Lily Gladstone - Killers Of The Flower Moon
Emerging Filmmaker
- Cord Jefferson (American Fiction)
Best Independent Feature
Best Animated Feature
Best Documentary
- Stamped From The Beginning
Best Music
Best International Film
- Io Capitano
Best Short Film
