I previously reviewed Nickel Boys and touted its masterful encapsulation of maintaining humanity through oppression.
The 34th annual Gotham Awards, held on December 2, 2024, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, honored the best in independent film and media. Hosted by the Gotham Film & Media Institute, the ceremony celebrated innovation, diversity, and excellence in storytelling across categories such as film, television, and emerging talent.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Sean ‘Dino’ Johnson, Jon-Adrian Velazquez and John “Divine G” Whitfield attend the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Todd Black, Corey Hawkins, Ray Fisher, Skylar Aleece Smith, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts, Zoë Kravitz, John David Washington and Katia Washington attend the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: A view of the stage during the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Emily Mortimer and Shailene Woodley speak onstage during the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Vanessa McDonnell, Aaron Schimberg, Adam Pearson, Gabriel Mayers, Sebastian Stan and Mike Marino attend the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )
Hollywood is filled with stories of men fighting for their humanity.