The Gotham Film & Media Institute (The Gotham) announced the winners of the 31st Annual Gotham Awards at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
The Knockturnal was on the red carpet of course.
Natalie Morales was nominated for Breakthrough Performer in Language Lessons (Shout! Studios). She spoke about making an independent film with her friend Mark Duplass.
Devery Jacobs of Reservation Dogs spoke about the importance of her new show and representation.
Actress Midori Frances spoke about working on HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls.
Next up we spoke with some of the producer’s of Summer Of Soul. Summer Of Soul (… Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) was nominated for Best Documentary Feature. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson was in attendance. Joseph Patel, Robert Fyvolent, David Dinerstein, producers (Searchlight Pictures, Onyx Collective, Hulu) chatted with us below.
How To With John Wilson was nominated for Breakthrough Nonfiction Series. John Wilson, creator was nominated in addition to Nathan Fielder, John Wilson, Michael Koman, Clark Reinking, executive producers (HBO/HBO Max).
“How To With John Wilson” creator at @weare_thegotham cc @HBO @HBOPR pic.twitter.com/1zXvS3NnTb
— The Knockturnal (@_TheKnockturnal) November 30, 2021
Sean Baker’s Red Rocket was nominated for three Gotham Awards. We spoke with star Bree Elrod on the carpet.
We chatted with @redrocketmovie star Bree Elrod @weare_thegotham red carpet ! Cc @A24 pic.twitter.com/BOPItxxvuV
— The Knockturnal (@_TheKnockturnal) November 30, 2021
On the red carpet we also spoke with Moses Ingram, who stars in the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi show. She looked fantastic in Thom Browne.
Actress #mosesingram talks starring in “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” #obiwan @obiwankenobi @weare_thegotham she dazzled in @ThomBrowne pic.twitter.com/QgZXtoJjyI
— The Knockturnal (@_TheKnockturnal) November 30, 2021
Actor Reed Birney spoke about starring in Mass. He was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Performance.
Actor Reed Birney Talks starring in “Mass” @weare_thegotham pic.twitter.com/GovHGrl51l
— The Knockturnal (@_TheKnockturnal) November 30, 2021
Michael Greyeyes was nominated for Rutherford Falls and Wild Indian. Check out what he had to say about both projects below!
Michael Greyeyes talks his @weare_thegotham nominations tonight! pic.twitter.com/H7M3KT6jB4
— The Knockturnal (@_TheKnockturnal) November 30, 2021
Joshua Caleb Johnson talked starring in Showtime’s The Good Lord Bird.
Joshua Caleb Johnson talks starring in @Showtime “The Good Lord Bird” @weare_thegotham pic.twitter.com/84Pmeuysap
— The Knockturnal (@_TheKnockturnal) November 30, 2021
Brandon Micheal Hall talked about starring in Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind on Broadway.
Brandon Micheal Hall talks starting in Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind on Broadway @weare_thegotham pic.twitter.com/lObt2HlqOm
— The Knockturnal (@_TheKnockturnal) November 30, 2021
Producer Kieran Altmann talked Shiva Baby being nominated.
Producer Kieran Altmann talks “Shiva Baby” @weare_thegotham pic.twitter.com/W8LHVFfeuN
— The Knockturnal (@_TheKnockturnal) November 29, 2021
The Premier Sponsor of the 2021 Gotham Awards was The New York Times and the Platinum Sponsors were GreenSlate and AV Club. The Official Auto Partner was Cadillac, the Official Water Partner was FIJI Water, the Official Airline Partner was JetBlue, the Official Wine Partner was Robert Hall Winery, and the Official Tequila Partner was Komos Tequila.
