African-American Film Critics Association Selects Dreamgirls As Top Film of 2006
 

(December 18, 2006) The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has named “Dreamgirls” as the Top Film of 2006. The film also scored big in several other categories that include newcomer Jennifer Hudson in the Best Supporting Actress category, alongside veteran Eddie Murphy and director Bill Condon.

Forrest Whitaker was selected as Best Actor 2006 for his riveting performance in “The Last King of Scotland” and Helen Mirren earned Best Actress for her audacious portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in “The Queen”.

The big screen adaptation of the stage hit “Dreamgirls” led the pack in overall awards with four wins.

AAFCA bestowed its Special Achievement Honors for 2006 to director Spike Lee, who enjoyed a career first 100 million dollar box office for “Inside Man,” and for his well-received HBO documentary “When the Levees Broke”.

The African American Film Critics Association Awards for 2006 are as follows in order of distinction:

• Best Actor: Forrest Whitaker (“The Last King of Scotland”)

• Best Actress: Helen Mirren (“The Queen”)

• Best Supporting Actor: Eddie Murphy (“Dreamgirls”)

• Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson (“Dreamgirls”)

• Best Director: Bill Condon (“Dreamgirls”)

 Top 10: 

1. “Dreamgirls”

2. “The Last King of Scotland”

3. “The Departed”

4. "Akeelah & the Bee”

5. “Catch A Fire”

6. “Idlewild”

7. “Bobby”

8. “The Devil Wears Prada”

9. “Pursuit of Happyness”

10. “Inside Man”