Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners,’ Dwayne Johnson, Angela Bassett Saluted at ABFF Honors: ‘Our Stories Are Not Trends, They’re Truths’

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners,’ Dwayne Johnson, Angela Bassett Saluted at ABFF Honors: ‘Our Stories Are Not Trends, They’re Truths’

The American Black Film Festival was a key step in Ryan Coogler’s journey to become an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker. It also gave him a leg up in wooing his future wife and producing partner Zinzi Coogler. In 2011, Coogler’s short film “Fig” was selected to be part of ABFF and HBO’s annual short film competition, helping the “extremely broke” aspiring director launch his career — and take his “hot girlfriend” on a beach vacation to Miami,…

Red Carpet Rundown: 2026 American Black Film Festival Honors

The stars came out to the American Black Film Festival where Angela Bassett received the Excellence in the Arts Award, as she should. Looks were served,

Celebrity Style: Angela Bassett's Black & Gold Outfit At American Black Film Festival Honors

Major congratulations are in order for Angela Bassett, who was celebrated in grand style at the 8th Annual American Black Film Festival Honors. Held at the glamorous SLS Hotel, the evening belonged to Bassett the moment she stepped onto the carpet. She commanded attention in a breathtaking black blazer crafted from scuba georgette, adorned with […]

Timeless Heels & Sculptural Gowns: Keke Palmer, Jennifer Hudson and Angela Bassett Stun at the ABFF Honors

Keke Palmer, Jennifer Hudson, and Angela Bassett served looks in black-and-white gowns at the SLS Hotel for the 8th Annual American Black Film Festival, each pairing their dresses with matching heels to complete the classic look and elevate the timeless palette. Jump to a Look: 1. Old Hollywood Revival: Sculpted Black Gown & Louboutin “So Kate” Pumps 2. Modern Glamour in White: Sequin Corset Gown & Aquazzura “Gatsby” Slingbacks 3. Regal Power …

Angela Bassett Sparkled at the American Black Film Festival Honors

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2026 American Black Film Festival Honors Angela Bassett

The 2026 American Black Film Festival Honors celebrated Angela Bassett’s career, legacy, and cultural impact. From her breakthrough in What’s Love Got to Do With It to defining turns in Waiting to Exhale, Malcolm X, Black Panther, and The Many Saints of Newark, she has sustained a standard of artistry and range that makes a lifetime tribute feel not only appropriate, but overdue. Brianna Bryson/FilmMagic Bernadine harris Energy Keke Palmer prese…