The African-American Film Critics Association has been celebrating the best in cinema for more than a decade, but this year marks the organization’s third foray into television with their Aafca TV Honors. Scroll down for this year’s complete list of honorees.
“Queen Sugar” was named Best Drama, though Best Actor and Best Actress prizes were claimed by Emmy nominees Jonathan Majors and Jurnee Smollett, both for their work on “Lovecraft Country.” Another Emmy nominee, “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” is Aafca’s choice for Best Comedy, while “The Underground Railroad” takes Best Limited Series and Best Director for Barry Jenkins.
See‘Lovecraft Country’: Watch our in-depth chats with Emmy nominees Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors …
Aafca co-founder and president Gil Robertson said in a statement, “This year’s honorees reflect a healthy variety of content that is not only entertaining but also mirrors the diversity of storytelling within the Black community.
“Queen Sugar” was named Best Drama, though Best Actor and Best Actress prizes were claimed by Emmy nominees Jonathan Majors and Jurnee Smollett, both for their work on “Lovecraft Country.” Another Emmy nominee, “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” is Aafca’s choice for Best Comedy, while “The Underground Railroad” takes Best Limited Series and Best Director for Barry Jenkins.
See‘Lovecraft Country’: Watch our in-depth chats with Emmy nominees Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors …
Aafca co-founder and president Gil Robertson said in a statement, “This year’s honorees reflect a healthy variety of content that is not only entertaining but also mirrors the diversity of storytelling within the Black community.
- 8/2/2021
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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