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People in the News

Saturday, September 13, 2025

People in the News

Saturday, September 13, 2025

12 Years a Slave wins Best Drama Golden Globe Award

12 yrs slaveAs many African American film fans have been very disappointed by what they referred to on Facebook as a “white out” they can take solace in winning the grand prize of the night Best Drama.

As director Steve McQueen finished his acceptance speech – he included a shout out to Brad Pitt who he credited with, “this film would never have been made without.”