Showing posts with label African-American Film Critics Association. Show all posts
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Saturday, December 10, 2022

The Woman King named best film of the year by the African-American Film Critics Association

The Woman King beat out Wakanda Forever and has been crowned best film of the year by the African-American Film Critics Association ahead of the 14th Annual AAFCA Awards.

It's not too surprising considering the historical epic received a 'certified fresh' 94% critic approval rating (out of 241 reviews) and a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes since opening September 16.

Independent Spirit Award winner Gina Prince-Bythewood's $50M-budget, $94.2M-grossing film centered on the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th to 19th centuries.

The film stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega and is currently still in theaters and on VOD.

The Woman King is already garnering Academy Award buzz for Oscar winner Viola Davis.

The top 5 films picked by the AAFCA were:

1. The Woman King

2. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

3. Till

4. "Sidney" documentary

5. Emanicipation

[SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL]