The African-American Film Critics Association announced its winners for 2009 as well as its top ten films of the year. "Precious" was well-represented, and Michael Jackson's "This Is It" garnered a spot in the top ten as well as a special achievement prize, lesser known films were also recognized.
AAFCA's Top Ten (in order)
1. Precious
2. The Princess and The Frog
3. Up In The Air
4. The Hurt Locker
5. This Is It
6. American Violet
7. Goodbye Solo
8. Medicine for Melancholy
9. Good Hair
10. Up
Film Awards
Best Actor: Morgan Freeman, “Invictus”
Best Actress: Nicole Beharie, “American Violet”
Best Supporting Actress: Mo’Nique, “Precious”
Best Supporting Actor: Anthony Mackie. “The Hurt Locker”
Best Director: Lee Daniels, “Precious”
Best Screenplay (tie): Geoffrey Fletcher, "Precious"
R. Clements, R. Edwards, J. Musker, "The Princess & The Frog"
Special Achievement: Michael Jackson
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
AAFCA Announces
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No surprise here Dorothy. Let's see where you come down personally with PRECIOUS. I'm eager to know.
I'm confused. Are the AAFCA noms supposed to be African-American? Can anyone enlighten me as to which African-American actor/actress is on Up in the Air? And Up?
I have seen most, except for Princess, Up in the Air and Goodbye Solo.
I saw Good Hair, and thought it was really enlightening on the topic of weaves. LOL Since I also have curly hair, and have just taken on clipping it (especially sine summer is here), I know all about "good hair" talk.
American Violet was okay...ish. I thought it'd be really good to watch at some class at school.
They don't necessarily award just African-American actors or African-American-themed films. For instance, Marion Cotillard was awarded Best Actress a few years ago. The slant is toward Black performers and films, but they definitely recognize overall quality in movies/performances.
Your ahead of me with American Violet, Amy. This is the first I hear of it.
And Sam, I'm looking forward to finally seeing Precious as well! Believe, you'll be the first to know how I feel about it :D
It's because I ran into it, and watched it from the few comments I got to see online. However, it's a very average film. I wouldn't die to recommend it to anyone... maybe catch it on the tv?
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