It’s awards time and the NAACP and GLAAD are getting into the mix with the release of the nominees for their annual awards. Pariah, directed by Dee Rees is nominated by both organizations.
GLAAD Media Award — Outstanding Film- Limited Release
Circumstance — written and directed by Maryam Keshavarz
Pariah — written and directed by Dee Rees
Tomboy — written and directed by Celine Sciamma
NAACP Awards
Motion Picture
“Pariah” (Focus Features)
Actress in a Motion Picture
Adepero Oduye — “Pariah” (Focus Features)
Emma Stone — “The Help” (DreamWorks Pictures/Participant Media/Touchstone Pictures)
Paula Patton — “Jumping the Broom” (TriStar Pictures)
Viola Davis — “The Help” (DreamWorks Pictures/Participant Media/Touchstone Pictures)
Zoe Saldana — “Colombiana” (TriStar Pictures)
Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Bryce Dallas Howard — “The Help” (DreamWorks Pictures/Participant Media/Touchstone Pictures)
Cicely Tyson — “The Help” (DreamWorks Pictures/Participant Media/Touchstone Pictures)
Kim Wayans — “Pariah” (Focus Features)
Maya Rudolph — “Bridesmaids” (Universal Pictures)
Octavia Spencer — “The Help” (DreamWorks Pictures/Participant Media/Touchstone Pictures)
Independent Motion Picture
“I Will Follow” (AFFRM)
“Pariah” (Focus Features)
Foreign Motion Picture
“In the Land of Blood and Honey” (FilmDistrict)
Documentary (Theatrical or Television)
“Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey” (Submarine Deluxe)
“Sing Your Song” (HBO Documentary Films)