Ava Duvernay, Jordan Peele & More Honored At 9th Annual AAFCA Awards

Industry notables took the stage to accept their recognition from the African American Film Critics Association.

1. 9th Annual AAFCA Awards – Red Carpet

Several Hollywood heavyweights took the stage to accept their honors at the AAFCA’s annual awards dinner. Ava DuVernay received the Innovation Award while Jordan Peele took home the Horizon Award for his work on last year’s box office hit, ‘Get Out.’ See more pics from the red carpet.

Storm Reid arrives at the 9th Annual AAFCA Awards at Taglyan Complex on February 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

2. Actor Courtney B. Vance and Producer Will Packer attends the 9th Annual AAFCA Awards at Taglyan Complex on February 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

3. Producer Will Packer attends the 9th Annual AAFCA Awards at Taglyan Complex on February 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

4. Actor Kofi Siriboe attends the 9th Annual AAFCA Awards at Taglyan Complex on February 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

5. ctress Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the 9th Annual AAFCA Awards at Taglyan Complex on February 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

6. Actress Sherri Shepherd attends the 9th Annual AAFCA Awards at Taglyan Complex on February 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

7. Actor Laz Alonso attends the 9th Annual AAFCA Awards at Taglyan Complex on February 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

8. LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 07: Actor Keegan-Michael Key attends the 9th Annual AAFCA Awards

9. Actress Dawn-Lyen Gardner attends the 9th Annual AAFCA Awards at Taglyan Complex on February 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.