The BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia has closed out its 9th edition by naming Channing Godfrey Peoples' Miss Juneteenth as its best narrative feature.
The Sundance title has Nicole Beharie playing a former pageant winner focused on preparing her rebellious daughter for a "Miss Juneteenth" pageant.
The ensemble cast for Godfrey People's feature debut includes Kendrick Sampson, Alexis Chikaeze, Liz Mikel, Markus M. Mauldin, Lori Hayes, Akron Watson, Jaime Matthis and Phyllis Cicero.
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