Malcolm Washington’s The Piano Lesson leads in motion picture categories for the 56th NAACP Image Awards with 14 nods including Outstanding Motion Picture.
We Grown Now (2023)
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The Piano Lesson Leads Nominations for 56th NAACP Image Awards
The Piano Lesson (David Lee/Netflix)
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Academy Reveals 353 Feature Films Eligible for 97th Academy Awards
(credit Trae Patton ©A.M.P.A.S.) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 353 feature films eligible for the 2024 Academy Awards; of which 207 feature films are eligible for consideration in the Best Picture category, which has additional eligibility requirements beyond those for general entry.
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‘Nickel Boys’ and ‘The Piano Lesson’ Dominate Nominations for the 25th Black Reel Awards
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Hattie in RaMell Ross’s NICKEL BOYS Photo credit: Courtesy of Orion Pictures RaMell Ross’ Nickel Boys dominated the nominations for the 25th Black Reel Awards with 13, followed closely by Malcolm Washington’ The Piano Lesson with 12 nominations.
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Best Friends Come of Age in 1990s Chicago in ‘We Grown Now’ Indie Drama Film by Minhal Baig | Trailer
We Grown Now (Participant / Sony Pictures Classics) Sony Pictures Classics debuted the official trailer for We Grown Now, the indie drama film starring Blake Cameron James and Gian Knight Ramirez as best friends Malik and Eric coming of age in the Cabrini-Green housing complex in 1990s Chicago.
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World Premieres of ‘Madu’ and ‘Chosen Family’ Headline 39th Santa Barbara Film Festival Lineup
Madu (courtesy SBIFF) The 39th edition of Santa Barbara International Film will run February 7 to 17, 2024 showcasing 45 world premieres and 77 U.S. premieres from 48 countries.
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American Fiction, May December and Past Lives Lead 2024 Spirit Awards Nominations
Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in May December directed by Todd Haynes (François Duhamel / Netflix) Nominations were revealed today for the film and television categories of the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards with American Fiction, May December and Past Lives leading the film nominations with five each.
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AFI Fest 2023 Unveils Lineup incl. World Premiere of Rob Reiner’s Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life directed by Rob Reiner AFI FEST 2023 taking place in Los Angeles from October 25 to October 29 unveiled the lineup of 141 features and shorts from 49 countries.
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Toronto Film Festival 2023 Centrepiece Program Features Films by Agnieszka Holland, Wim Wenders and more
Green Border (Zielona Granica) directed by Agnieszka Holland (Copyright Agata Kubis) Toronto International Film Festival 2023 unveiled this year’s Centrepiece (previously known as Contemporary World Cinema) program featuring 47 titles from filmmakers representing 45 countries. Films include Close Your Eyes by Víctor Erice, Fallen Leaves by Aki Kaurismäki, Green Border by Agnieszka Holland, and Perfect Days by Wim Wenders.