Colman Domingo emerged as the standout winner at the 2024 Gotham Awards, taking home Best Actor for his role in Sing Sing.
The film, which tells the story of a man wrongfully imprisoned who finds purpose through a theater group, has resonated with audiences and critics alike.
Domingo’s co-star Clarence Maclin, a former inmate of Sing Sing prison who plays a version of himself in the movie, won Best Supporting Actor.
The evening’s top prize, Best Feature, went to A Different Man, a compelling film about a man with neurofibromatosis who undergoes a life-altering transformation, only to grapple with questions of identity.
Director Aaron Schimberg expressed surprise at the win, praising the film’s originality and the strength of its competition.
RaMell Ross was honored with Best Director for Nickel Boys, an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about friendship and resilience in a brutal reform school.
Brandon Wilson, the star of the film, won Best Breakthrough Performer for his poignant portrayal.
His Three Daughters, a heartfelt family drama, was awarded Best Screenplay for its moving depiction of siblings uniting to care for their dying father.
The event also featured tributes to industry icons, with Zendaya receiving the Spotlight Award.
She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with creative minds and spoke about her love for acting.
Denis Villeneuve was recognized with the Director Tribute, reflecting on his commitment to artistic freedom throughout his career.
Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold shared the Visionary Award for their work on the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, while Angelina Jolie received the Performer Tribute, emphasizing the importance of art in shaping young minds.
The Gotham Awards, known for celebrating independent cinema, have provided a boost for films like Sing Sing and A Different Man as the Oscars race heats up.
With Golden Globe nominations just days away, the awards season is shaping up to be an unpredictable yet thrilling journey.
Domingo, reflecting on his win, spoke about the transformative power of art, saying, “They found art to be the parachute that can save them, and they poured themselves into it, and it poured back into them.”
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