The African American Film Critics Association (Aafca) announced this year’s Special Achievement Honorees ahead of the Aafca TV Honors, now in its third year. Selected by special committee, recipients include individuals and organizations who recognize and utilize the medium TV as a powerful tool of change.
“Our 2021 Class of Honorees is a special group who are using their considerable gifts to extend television’s legacy as a shaper of culture and a connector of people,” said Aafca president Gil Robertson. The 2021 ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 21st at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, CA. Individual winners will be announced at a later date.
This year’s honorees include Oscar-winning director and recipient of the Game Changer Award Steve McQueen, whose Amazon Studios limited series “Small Axe” depicted the journey of individuals within the West Indian community of London and created a window for audiences into experiences rarely,...
“Our 2021 Class of Honorees is a special group who are using their considerable gifts to extend television’s legacy as a shaper of culture and a connector of people,” said Aafca president Gil Robertson. The 2021 ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 21st at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, CA. Individual winners will be announced at a later date.
This year’s honorees include Oscar-winning director and recipient of the Game Changer Award Steve McQueen, whose Amazon Studios limited series “Small Axe” depicted the journey of individuals within the West Indian community of London and created a window for audiences into experiences rarely,...
- 7/20/2021
- by Libby Hill
- Indiewire
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