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African American Film Critics Association Names Quincy Jones 2019 Special Achievement Honoree
How many ways are there to honor the legendary Quincy Jones? How about “One Hundred Ways”… and more! The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) have found one of those ways, and will be bestowing its 2019 Special Achievement honor onto the music icon. “Quincy Jones is a cultural icon,” said AAFCA co-founder Shawn Edwards…
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The African American Film Critics Association Chooses Black Panther as 2018 Film of the Year
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) have chosen this year’s award winners and their top 10 movie list, and the big winner is Wakanda, with Black Panther winning 2018 Best Film. Ryan Coogler was named Best Director and the Grammy-nominated “All The Stars” won Best Song. Said Shawn Edwards, co-founder of AAFCA, in a press…
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African American Film Critics Association Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary
This award season, the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will celebrate ten years of bridging the gap of exposure for filmmakers and artists of the African Diaspora. While the organization actively reviews cinema at-large, it has a particular emphasis on films that include the black experience. In early February, AAFCA will celebrate with its…
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Watch: Jordan Peele Loves How Black People Watch Horror at the Movie Theater
Jordan Peele’s Get Out took home major awards at this year’s African-American Film Critics Association Awards, winning best director, best picture, best actor (a nod to Daniel Kaluuya, who played the main character, Chris) and best screenplay. During his acceptance speech, Peele had jokes about the way black people watch horror movies in the theater.…