The African American Film Critics Association has announced its 2024 Special Achievement honorees, set to be celebrated at the organization’s 7th annual AAFCA Special Achievement Award luncheon on March 3 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” will be honored with the Stanley & Karen Kramer Social Justice Award for “shining a light on the true story of the infamous Osage Nation murders,” according to AAFCA. The film delves into the historical Osage Nation murders, revealing an important chapter in American history.
Jamie Foxx and Datari Turner, the producing team behind Foxxhole Productions, will receive the AAFCA’s Producers Award. This recognition is attributed to their work on films such as “They Cloned Tyrone,” “Story Ave,” and “The Burial,” as well as their commitment to telling inclusive stories on screen.
Choreographer Fatima Robinson will be honored with AAFCA’s Salute to Excellence Award, acknowledging her significant contribution to choreography, including her recent work on “The Color Purple.”
The late Michael Latt will posthumously receive the inaugural Freedom Award, established in his honor, recognizing his legacy as an exceptional marketing strategist, thought leader, and founder of Lead With Love.
Filmmaker Deon Taylor is set to receive the Horizon Award, acknowledging a talent on the rise. As the founder of Hidden Empire Film Group, Taylor’s upcoming projects include “Free Agents” and biopics on civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis and boxer Floyd Mayweather.
Delta Airlines will be honored with AAFCA’s Film Advocate Award for their commitment to diversity in entertainment offered aboard Delta flights and their support for emerging filmmakers through their programming.
AAFCA President and Co-Founder Gil Robertson expressed excitement about the honorees, stating that their work has transformed the cinematic arts. The AAFCA Special Achievement Awards have previously recognized notable figures in the industry, including Ruth Carter, Jason Blum, Edward James Olmos, Pearlena Igbokwe, Channing Dungey, Sherry Lansing, Jon M. Chu, and Wesley Morris, among others.
