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My Night at the Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television | Chaz's Journal | Roger Ebert

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A star-studded celebration of Black excellence in cinema and television, honoring trailblazers and rising talents with heartfelt speeches and well-deserved accolades.
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  • Tyler Perry's inspirational journey from childhood poverty to owning a movie studio on a former Confederate army base, as he humbly accepted the Icon Award.
  • Ava DuVernay presented the Critics Choice Association's first-ever Composer Award to the 'genius' Kris Bowers, highlighting the importance of diversity and representation in the industry.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph, Cynthia Erivo, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mario Van Peebles, Jay Pharoah, Shawn Edwards, Ava DuVernay, Kris Bowers, Kelly Rowland, Tyler Perry, Chaz Ebert, Sonia Evans, RaMell Ross, Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Wendell Pierce, Courtney B. Vance, Natasha Rothwell, Jay Ellis, John David Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Regina King, Aldis Hodge, Natalie Rae, Angela Patton, Mara Brock Akil, Brian Tyree Henry, Jharrel Jerome, Anthony Robles, Judy Robles, Steve McQueen, Malcolm D. Lee, Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Harold Perrineau, Monica Calhoun, Ryan Destiny, Naturi Naughton, Michael Rainey Jr., Critics Choice Association, African-American Film Critics Association, Destiny's Child, Power Book II: Ghost, Wicked, The Piano Lesson, Nickel Boys, Blitz, The Six Triple Eight, Elsbeth, How To Die Alone, Daughters, Unstoppable, The Fire Inside, The Wild Robot
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