It’s rather sad when the niche film groups are doing more to deviate from the narrative than any other group. They stick with a couple common choices (Will Smith & Aunjanue Ellis), but for the most part, they’ve gone out on the limb in a number of spots.

Awards Tallies

(3) The Harder They Fall, King Richard

The Awards

Best Film

The Harder They Fall

Best Director

Jeymes Samuel – The Harder They Fall

Best Actor

Will Smith – King Richard

Best Actress

Jennifer Hudson – Respect

Best Supporting Actor

Corey Hawkins – The Tragedy of Macbeth

Best Supporting Actress

Aunjanue Ellis – King Richard

Best Screenplay

Don’t Look Up

Best Documentary

Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Emerging Director

Reinaldo Marcus Green – King Richard

Best Music

The Harder They Fall

Best Independent Feature

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America

Best Ensemble

The Harder They Fall

Best Breakout Actor

Saniyya Sidney – King Richard

Top Ten of 2020

1. The Harder They Fall
2. King Richard
3. Respect
4. The Tragedy of Macbeth
5. Passing
6. Belfast
7. Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America
8. House of Gucci
9. The Power of the Dog
10. West Side Story

African American Film Critics Association Data

First Awards: 2003 (18)