Bassett, Brunson, Jordan, Gordy Among Honorees At 5th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television
deadline.comA star studded lineup is set for the Critics Choice Association’s 5th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema and Television taking place in Los Angeles on Monday December 5, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
Angela Bassett, Berry Gordy, Qunita Brunson, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Majors, and Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi are just a few of the names set to be honored at the event which has grown into an awards season staple as it continues to honor the best in Black Cinema and TV.
Now in its fifth year, the Celebration will recognize 15 categories as part of a special night honoring standout achievements in Black filmmaking and television. “The Celebration of Black Cinema & Television has grown tremendously over the last five years,” said CCA CEO Joey Berlin. “We’re thrilled to be able to recognize such outstanding projects across both film and television, and to honor these incredible actors and filmmakers for their work.” Songwriter, producer, director, entrepreneur, and founder of Motown, Gordy will receive the Icon Award for his unparalleled contribution to music, film and popular culture, while Black Panther: Wakana Forever star Bassett will receive the Career Achievement Award for her extraordinary career and her recent role as Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Studios film.
Actor, producer and director Jordan will receive the Melvin Van Peebles Trailblazer Award for his overall contribution to the industry and in celebration of his directorial debut with the United Artists Releasing film, Creed III.
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