American Black Film Festival Honors 2024 Celebrates the Finest in Black Hollywood
Taraji P. Henson poses on the carpet for the 2024 American Black Film Festival.
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The sixth annual American Black Film Festival Honors recognized (Mar. 3rd) actress Taraji P. Henson, screenwriter Mara Brock Ali, and others for their on-screen excellence and importance to Black culture. A week before the Oscars, the intimate, invitation-only event was held in Los Angeles and hosted key festival stakeholders and celebrated artists.
One of Black Hollywood’s most prestigious events, was hosted by comedic legend Tommy Davidson and executively produced by ABFF founders Nicole and Jeff Friday.
Actors Taraji P. Henson and Jeffrey Wright received the Excellence in the Arts Award for their distinguished career achievements. Garrett Morris was presented with the Hollywood Legacy Award, which is presented to a trailblazing artist whose work has inspired generations and made an enduring contribution to film and television.
American actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. took home the honor of this year’s Rising Star Award, while industry veteran Mara Brock Ali received the Industry Visionary Award for her outstanding work and commitment to championing diversity and equity in the film and television industry.
Cord Jefferson, the writer and director of “American Fiction”, was presented with the Movie of the Year Award. A category filled with stiff competition, other nominees included A.V. Rockwell’s “A Thousand And One”, Ava DuVernay’s “Origin”, Blitz Bazawule’s “The Color Purple”, Juel Taylor’s “They Cloned Tyrone” and Antoine Fuqua’s “The Equalizer 3”.
Presenters included Tyrese, Wendell Pierce, Lamorne Morris, Leslie Jones, Issa Rae, Gina Prince-Bythewood and David Oyelowo.
“For decades, these esteemed ABFF Honorees have elevated their projects, and brought joy to audiences across the world. It is our honor to recognize Garrett, Taraji, Jeffrey, Mara [and Kelvin] for all their contributions to culture and the industry throughout their remarkable careers.”
The ABFF Honors started in 2016 and is apart of the American Black Film Festival which was founded by Jeff Friday in 1997. Since its inception, ABFF has been one of the leaders in spotlighting Black storytelling. This year’s festival will take place June 12th through the 16th.
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