It’s strange that they would go for Damson Idris for supporting actor when Delroy Lindo has at least been in the conversation for awards. Still, it’s a rather weak category this year. Everything else is about as expected.

Awards Tallies

(8) Sinners
(2) Hedda
(1) Black Man, Black Man, F1: The Movie, Hoops, Hopes & Dreams, KPop Demon Hunters, One Battle After Another, The Perfect Neighbor, The Rebel Girls

The Awards

Best Film

Sinners

Best Animated Film

KPop Demon Hunters

Best Director

Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Best Actor

Michael B. Jordan – Sinners

Best Actress

Tessa Thompson – Hedda

Best Supporting Actor

Damson Idris – F1: The Movie

Best Supporting Actress

Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners

Best Screenplay

Sinners

Best Music

Sinners

Best Independent Feature

Hedda

Best Documentary

The Perfect Neighbor

Best Documentary Short Film

Hoops, Hopes & Dreams

Best Animated Short Film

Black Man, Black Man

Best Live Action Short Film

The Rebel Girls

Emerging Actor

Miles Caton – Sinners

Emerging Actress

Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another

Best Ensemble

Sinners

Top Ten

1. Sinners
2. One Battle After Another
3. Hedda
4. Frankenstein
5. Hamnet
6. Wicked: For Good
7. F1: The Movie
8. One of Them Days
9. The Knife
10. The Smashing Machine

African American Film Critics Association Data

First Awards: 2003 (23)