Michael B. Jordan to Receive American Cinematheque Tribute
Ryan Coogler, Tessa Thompson, Octavia Spencer, and Daniel Kaluuya are headlining the group of presenters honoring Michael B. Jordan at the American Cinematheque tribute. The event will take place on November 20 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, where Jordan will be recognized as the 39th recipient of this prestigious award.
Strong Collaborative History
Jordan and Coogler have formed one of the most notable director-actor partnerships of recent years, collaborating on five films:
- Fruitvale Station
- Creed
- Black Panther
- Wakanda Forever
- Sinners
In "Sinners," Jordan portrayed twin gangsters Smoke and Stack in the R-rated vampire thriller that has grossed $367 million worldwide, ranking among the highest-earning original horror films ever.
Notable Roles of Presenters
- Tessa Thompson co-stars with Jordan in the Creed series, which Jordan also directed for its latest installment, Creed III.
- Octavia Spencer appeared in Fruitvale Station as Wanda Johnson, the mother of Oscar Grant III, a young Black man killed by police in 2009.
"Coogler and Jordan’s longtime collaboration is one of the most prolific in recent history, making five films as director and star."
"Jordan played twin brothers, gangsters Smoke and Stack, in the R-rated vampire epic, which has earned $367 million worldwide."
This tribute highlights Michael B. Jordan's impactful career and his significant creative partnerships, celebrated by a distinguished group of industry talents.
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