The African American Film Critics Association’s revealed its list of the top 10 films of the year with The Woman King taking the top honor of Best Picture of 2022. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, The Woman King stars Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Thuso Mbedu and John Boyega. Also making the list are Til, Sidney, The Inspection, Causeway and Everything Everywhere All at Once.
The war epic film Devotion directed by JD Dillard, and starring Jonathan Majors opens this year’s 26th Urbanworld Film Festival, boasting a strong film slate. Majors will also serve as the festival’s official ambassador.
The 2022 Montclair Film Festival unveiled its program featuring over 130 films, events, parties, and conversations for the festival’s 11th edition.
The 2022 Hamptons International Festival (HIFF) unveiled the full slate of films including the Closing Night presentation of the New York premiere of SR., directed by Chris Smith, and the Centerpiece screening of Sarah Polley’s Women Talking. The 30th edition of the festival will feature a lineup of films that are 54% female-directed and represent 34 countries from around the world.
Toronto International Film Festival announced the selections in the Gala and Special Presentations programs for the 47th edition taking place September 8–18, 2022. This list of films from the 2022 Official Selection features 18 Galas and 45 Special Presentations.