'The Woman King'
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EXCLUSIVE: The Black Film Critics Circle has voted The Woman King its Best Film of 2022, Danielle Deadwyler Best Actress for Till and Brendan Fraser as Best Actor for The Whale. Gina Prince-Bythewood won Best Director for The Woman King.
BFCC co-president Mike Sargent revealed the winners Thursday after votes were cast and tabulated in New York City at the organization’s annual meeting December 17.
Recognizing achievements in theatrical motion pictures, the BFCC awarded prizes in 13 categories. Special Signature awards were also given to industry pioneers and rising stars, with Davis winning the Pioneer Award, Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul‘s Adamma Ebo winning Rising Star and Nanny director Nikyatu Jusu winning Special Mention.
“2022 has been a banner year for films by and starring people of color. The fact that we have films from multiple countries in multiple genres and their success has amplified a significant shift that actors like Sidney Poitier broke the doors open for many decades ago,” Sargent said. “We may have lost a giant this year in the film industry but everything he stood for and broke down barriers for has come to fruition. Our stories matter and the world is taking notice.”
Co-president Wilson Morales adds “Elvis Mitchell’s documentary Is That Black Enough For You?! ” examines the history, craft and legacy of African-American cinema and shines a spotlight on the rich history of our contributions to the medium of film. One day the time we are living in will be looked at as a new renaissance of Black film. Congratulations to all of the winners.”
Here’s the complete list of winners:
Best FilmThe Woman King
Best DirectorGina Prince-Bythewood – The Woman King
Best ActorBrendan Fraser: – The Whale
Best ActressDanielle Deadwyler – Till
Best Supporting ActorKe Huy Quan Everything Everywhere All At Once
Best Supporting ActressAngela Bassett Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Best Original ScreenplayEverything Everywhere All At Once
Best Adapted Screenplay(Tie) The Whale and Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Best CinematographyTop Gun Maverick
Best DocumentaryFire of Love
Best AnimatedGuillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Best Foreign FilmRRR
Best EnsembleThe Woman King
SIGNATURE AWARDS
PioneerViola Davis
This year’s BFCC Pioneer Award is given to Viola Davis who, to quote BFCC Member K.A. GRANT (KAGrant.com), “The Woman King was truly a labor of love for her as a producer and as an actress. Not only did she work tirelessly to bring this story to life, but she changed her physical appearance to be combat ready for the film. Her contribution is immeasurable in what she has done for black women on the big screen. Her passion, and dedication to her craft embodies the very essence of the word Pioneer.”
Rising StarAdamma Ebo
This year’s BFCC Rising star Award for producing, writing, directing, goes to Adamma Ebo for her feature-length directorial debut for Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul to quote BFCC Member Harrison Martin (FLIXFROG), “A truly outstanding film that is well-written, acted, and directed. This is a great example of improving on a short film while keeping the same message.”
SPECIAL MENTIONNikyatu Jusu
Special Mention this year goes to Nikyatu Jusu, for her horror film Nanny which was the first horror film to win Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize, is a deeply personal look at the American immigrant experience through the eyes of its lead character Immigrant nanny Aisha.
TOP TEN FILMS OF 2022
1. The Woman King
2. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
3. Top Gun: Maverick
4. Everything Everywhere All At Once
5. RRR
6. Nope
7. Avatar: The Way of Water
8. Women Talking
9. Till
10. The Batman
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