African American Film Critics Association Donates $25,000 to Black Film Hall of Fame – Film News in Brief

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is donating $25,000 to the Black Film Hall of Fame.

“Supporting the Black Film Hall of Fame with this modest gift fits perfectly with ourorganization’s goals to align with institutions that serve to preserve Black storytelling content,” AAFCA President Gil Robertson IV said in a statement.

Founded in 2003, the Kansas City, Missouri-based museum and multicultural cultural center aims to preserve and celebrate Black cinema. The AAFCA is the largest collective of Black film critics in the world, and presents annual awards celebrations and special events that honor outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry.

“The Black Movie Hall of Fame is beyond thrilled by the generosity of Gil Robertson and AFFCA,” executive director and film critic Shawn Edwards said in a statement. “It’s a natural partnership as AAFCA and its roster of film critics represent one of the least talked about but most important aspects when acknowledging the history of Black cinema. For decades, Black film critics championed Black movies at a time when they were largely overlooked by the mainstream press. We look forward to building a lasting relationship with AAFCA and its membership.”

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