Michael B. Jordan to Receive American Cinematheque Tribute
Ryan Coogler, Tessa Thompson, Octavia Spencer, and Daniel Kaluuya headline the list of presenters honoring Michael B. Jordan at the upcoming American Cinematheque tribute. The event will take place on November 20 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
Longstanding Collaboration Between Coogler and Jordan
The director-actor duo has worked together on five notable films:
- Fruitvale Station
- Creed
- Black Panther
- Wakanda Forever
- Sinners
This partnership is recognized as one of the most productive collaborations in recent years.
About Sinners and Jordan’s Role
In the R-rated vampire thriller Sinners, Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers Smoke and Stack, gangsters in a film that has grossed $367 million globally. The movie has become one of the highest-grossing original horror films ever.
Tessa Thompson and Octavia Spencer’s Roles
Tessa Thompson co-stars opposite Jordan in the Creed series, where Jordan also took on directing duties for the latest film, Creed III.
Octavia Spencer appeared in Fruitvale Station as Wanda Johnson, the mother of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Black man tragically killed by BART police in Oakland in 2009.
"The 'Sinners' star and 'Creed III' director is set to become the 39th recipient of the honor."
Author’s summary: Michael B. Jordan’s influential career is celebrated through an American Cinematheque tribute, spotlighting his impactful collaborations and standout film roles.