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AAFCA Awards: Sinners Wins Big, Coogler Shines

12/9/2025

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The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) announced its 17th annual awards, naming Sinners Best Film and awarding Ryan Coogler (director) Best Director and Michael B. Jordan (actor) Best Actor.
Tessa Thompson (actress) won Best Actress for Hedda.
Wunmi Mosaku (actress) won Best Supporting Actress for Sinners.
The ceremony is set for February 8, 2026, in Beverly Hills, USA, and Gil Robertson (AAFCA president) emphasized film's power to inspire.

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The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) announced its 17th annual awards, naming Sinners Best Film and awarding Ryan Coogler (director) Best Director and Michael B. Jordan (actor) Best Actor.
Tessa Thompson (actress) won Best Actress for Hedda.
Wunmi Mosaku (actress) won Best Supporting Actress for Sinners.
The ceremony is set for February 8, 2026, in Beverly Hills, USA, and Gil Robertson (AAFCA president) emphasized film's power to inspire.