Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has been named Best Film by the African American Film Critics Association. The film picked up eight wins in total, including Best Director and Writing for Ryan Coogler, and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
“The cinematic voices recognised this year remind us of the power of film to challenge, inspire, and unite,” said AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson. “From bold new visions to unforgettable performances, these winners represent storytellers who are pushing the art form forward while speaking to the moment we are living in. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and the impact their work continues to have on audiences worldwide.”
Full list of winners below.
AAFCA’S TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR
1. Sinners (Warner Bros.)
2. One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)
3. Hedda (Amazon MGM)
4. Frankenstein (Netflix)
5. Hamnet (Focus Features)
6. Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
7. F1 (Apple/Warner Bros.)
8. One of Them Days (Sony Pictures Releasing)
9. The Knife (Relativity Media)
10. The Smashing Machine (A24)
BEST ACTOR
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
BEST ACTRESS
Tessa Thompson, Hedda (Amazon MGM)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Damson Idris, F1 (Apple/Warner Bros.)
BEST DOCUMENTARY
The Perfect Neighbor (Netflix)
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix)
BEST DIRECTOR
Ryan Coogler, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
BEST WRITING
Ryan Coogler, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
EMERGING FACE (ACTOR)
Miles Caton, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
EMERGING FACE (ACTRESS)
Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)
BEST INDEPENDENT FEATURE
Hedda (Amazon MGM)
BEST ENSEMBLE
Sinners (Warner Bros.)
BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT
The Rebel Girls
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
Hoops, Hopes & Dreams
BEST ANIMATED SHORT
Black Man, Black Man
BEST MUSIC
Ludwig Göransson, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
Winners were selected by AAFCA’s more than 100+ members and will be celebrated at this year’s ceremony on February 8. Special achievement honorees will be announced at a later date.
