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Disney+ Shows Continue to Receive Awards

The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the recipients of AFI AWARDS 2020, with Disney+ picking up three awards including “Soul”, “Hamilton” and “The Mandalorian”.

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AFI AWARDS selections are made through a jury process where AFI Trustees, artists, critics and scholars determine the year’s most outstanding achievements and provide artistic and cultural context for the selection of each honoree.

Take a look at the three awards that Disney+ will be taking home as well as what the competition was for each.

Piano-playing character from Pixar’s "Soul" under the film’s logo, with text announcing: “Winner, Top 10 Films of the Year, AFI Awards. Discover the unforgettable magic of Pixar’s acclaimed masterpiece—now streaming on Disney+.”.
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AFI MOVIES OF THE YEAR

  • DA 5 BLOODS
  • JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH
  • MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM
  • MANK
  • MINARI
  • NOMADLAND
  • ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI…
  • SOUL
  • SOUND OF METAL
  • THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7

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The Mandalorian and Grogu soaring through the galaxy, highlighted as an AFI Top 10 TV Program, celebrating Disney+ entertainment's global success. The Star Wars: The Mandalorian logo proudly displayed, spotlighting one of Disney+'s most prestigious honors.
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AFI TELEVISION PROGRAMS OF THE YEAR

  • BETTER CALL SAUL
  • BRIDGERTON
  • THE CROWN
  • THE GOOD LORD BIRD
  • LOVECRAFT COUNTRY
  • THE MANDALORIAN
  • MRS. AMERICA
  • THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT
  • TED LASSO
  • UNORTHODOX
The iconic Hamilton star logo with a silhouette on a gold background and the "Hamilton" title, honoring the show's celebrated Disney+ run and its status as a must-see entertainment event for Broadway fans visiting Disney destinations.
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AFI SPECIAL AWARD

  • HAMILTON

Are you surprised at all by the awards these programs continues to receive? Do you agree with it?

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