American Film Institute.
American nonprofit educational arts organization devoted to film
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IndieWire exclusively shares news regarding the American Film Institute's DWW+ program.Some support1 report
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AFI proclaimed Blazing Saddles the funniest film of all time, while Bob Mondello wrote about racial slurs in film.Some support1 report
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Eddie Murphy was honored by the American Film Institute with a life achievement award.Some support2 reports
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AFI selected a film involving David Mackenzie as a Top 10 of 2016, and HBO Max acquired the film rights.Some support1 report
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Kathleen Kennedy StructuralWaititi promoted Klara and the Sun, while Kennedy exited Lucasfilm and Waititi/McNamara worked on a new project.Moves American Film Institute
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Netflix TransactionalCathie Wood leads Ark Invest, which is tracking Netflix's strategic shifts as it loses viewing share to YouTube.Moves American Film Institute
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Eddie Murphy TransactionalA gala tribute was held at the Dolby Theatre involving Eddie Murphy.Moves American Film Institute
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John Adams Mentioned togetherJohn Adams and Abigail first took up residence in 1800.Moves American Film Institute
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Los Angeles Shared contextMayor's office deployed a crisis response team in Los Angeles.Moves American Film Institute
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Quentin Tarantino Mentioned togetherMultiple projects are underway involving Netflix, including a sequel directed by David Fincher with Peter Weller, and a new Cliff Booth project featuring Elizabeth Debicki.Moves American Film Institute
Connections
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Cruise Transactional
AFI honored Cruise with a Life Achievement Award recognizing its contribution to film.
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Kathleen Kennedy Structural
Kathleen Kennedy serves as the Chair of the American Film Institute's board of trustees.
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Bob Gazzale Structural
Bob Gazzale serves as the President and CEO of the American Film Institute.
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Canva Transactional
Canva presents the American Film Institute's festival event.
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IndieWire Operational
IndieWire exclusively shares news and program updates from the American Film Institute.
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Netflix Transactional
AFI evaluated a film that was related to Netflix's work.
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Eddie Murphy Transactional
The American Film Institute recognized Eddie Murphy with a life achievement award.
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Morgan Freeman Mentioned together
Morgan Freeman received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2011.
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Matt Stone Transactional
AFI recognized the success of Matt Stone's work through the presentation of AFI awards.
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David Mackenzie Transactional
AFI recognized David Mackenzie's work by selecting the film as a Top 10 of 2016.
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John Adams Mentioned together
John Adams is associated with the film '1776', which was nominated by the American Film Institute.
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Chris Butler Mentioned together
The American Film Institute recognized Chris Butler's work, Wildwood, in 2014.
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Charlie Day Mentioned together
Charlie Day's film is recognized and featured at the American Film Institute's festival.
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Mel Brooks Mentioned together
The American Film Institute has acknowledged Mel Brooks' body of work through its annual lists and film rankings.
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Los Angeles Shared context
The American Film Institute is located in and operates within Los Angeles.
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Quentin Tarantino Mentioned together
The American Film Institute recognized Quentin Tarantino's storytelling achievements.
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Moritz Borman Mentioned together
Moritz Borman was a graduate of the American Film Institute.
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Denzel Washington Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between the American Film Institute and Denzel Washington.
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3 events- AFI proclaimed Blazing Saddles the funniest film of all time, while Bob Mondello wrote about racial slurs in film.
- Eddie Murphy was honored by the American Film Institute with a life achievement award.
- AFI selected a film involving David Mackenzie as a Top 10 of 2016, and HBO Max acquired the film rights.