The revelation of the winners of the 2022 African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards proved that it’s been a pretty successful time for Black people in film. 

Vibe reported the Netflix film The Harder They Fall matched King Richard’s energy with four awards, winning best picture, best director by way of Jeymes Samuel, best ensemble and best music. 

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According to Deadline, Will Smith was named best actor for his depiction of Venus and Serena Williams’ father Richard Williams in the film King Richard, which also received wins for best supporting actress Aunjanue Ellis, breakout actor Saniyya Sidney and emerging director Reinaldo Marcus Green. 

“It’s been a fantastic year for film,” said AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson, per Deadline. “Just having passed the two-year mark of a global pandemic, great entertainment means more to all of us than ever before. 

“This year’s AAFCA winners not only entertained us but educated and inspired us and we’re looking forward to celebrating them at the AAFCA Awards.” 

According to its website, the AAFCA examines and promotes cinema in general, with a focus on films and television that depict the Black experience and especially those produced, written and directed from the perspective of the African diaspora. 

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The winners will be honored in Los Angeles on March 2. 

Best Picture 

The Harder They Fall 

Best Director 

Jeymes Samuel 

Best Screenplay  

Don’t Look Up 

Best Actor 

Will Smith 

Best Actress 

Jennifer Hudson 

Best Supporting Actor 

Corey Hawkins 

Best Supporting Actress 

Aunjanue Ellis 

Breakout Actor 

Saniyya Sidney 

Best Ensemble 

The Harder They Fall 

Emerging Director 

Reinaldo Marcus Green 

Best Music 

The Harder They Fall 

Best Independent Feature  

Who We Are 

Best Documentary 

Summer of Soul