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Seven Pounds Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Robinne Lee
The SpiritGabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jamie King, Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons, Louis Lombardi
The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonBrad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Taraji P. Henson, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas, Julia Ormond
Cadillac Records Adrien Brody, Beyonce Knowles, Jeffrey Wright, Columbus Short, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Cedric the Entertainer, Tammy Blanchard, Norman Reedus, Gabrielle Union, Mos Def
Trouble the Water Kimberly Roberts, Scott Roberts, Larry Simms
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October 23, 2008 – October 27, 2008: African American Film Marketplace & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase [view press release] - [view closing program details]
The African-American Film Critic’s Association’s Top Ten Films of 2008 are as follows in order of distinction:
- The Dark Knight
- Slumdog Millionaire
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
- The Secret Life of Bees
- Cadillac Records
- Miracle at St. Anna
- Milk
- Seven Pounds
- Doubt
- Iron Man
