’12 Years a Slave’ wins big at NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 12 Years a Slave swept the film categories at the NAACP Image Awards with four wins.

The historical epic’s prizes at Saturday’s 45th annual ceremony honoring diversity in the arts included outstanding motion picture, directing for Steve McQueen, writing for John Ridley and supporting actress for Lupita Nyong’o.

“It’s been a historical year in film for all of us in this room, and I’m so proud to be a part of that history,” Nyong’o said. “It’s such an honor to be recognized for a film that has meant so much to so many people, a film that has inspired discourse long overdue.”

Other winners included Kevin Hart, Kerry Washington, and Forest Whitaker.  Oprah Winfrey and Stevie Wonder gave tribute to Nelson Mandela.

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