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Crown Heights

When Colin Warner is wrongfully convicted of murder, his best friend, Carl King, devotes his life to proving Colin's innocence.
Directed by
Matt Ruskin
Year2017
Company CreditsWashington Square Films, Iam21 Entertainment, Black Maple Films
DistributorIFC Films, Amazon Studios
Starring
LaKeith StanfieldNnamdi AsomughaNatalie PaulAmari CheatomSkylan Brooks
Awards
2017 Sundance Film FestivalWinner, Audience Award - Dramatic; Nominee, Grand Jury Prize - Dramatic
2018 HUMANITAS PrizeWinner, Sundance Film Category
2018 Film Independent Spirit AwardsNominee, Best Supporting Male (Nnamdi Asomugha)
2018 NAACP Image AwardsNominee, Outstanding Actress (Natalie Paul) and Outstanding Supporting Actor (Nnamdi Asomugha)
2018 Black Reel AwardsWinner, Outstanding Independent Feature and Outstanding Actress (Natalie Paul)
2017 African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)Winner, Best Independent Film and Breakout Performance (LaKeith Stanfield); Nominee, Best Picture