US EditionViola Davis Receives Honorary Degree From American Film Institute: ‘You Are Creating Stories So People Do Not Feel Alone’
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Viola Davis (59) received an honorary doctorate from the American Film Institute during the conservatory's graduation ceremony. The actress is known for her leading roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "The Help," among other films. Editor and three-time Oscar winner Walter Murch received the same award on Friday.
Actress Viola Davis and renowned editor and sound designer Walter Murch received the Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from the American Film Institute (AFI), during the graduation ceremony of the conservatory held at the Chinese TCL Theatre this Friday morning in Hollywood. Davis, winner of the coveted EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony), sent an inspirational message to the graduates, reminding them of their own power. "They already have their r…
Viola Davis and Walter Murch Receive Honorary Degrees at AFI Conservatory Commencement
Today, the American Film Institute conferred Doctorates of Fine Arts degrees, honoris causa, for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon trailblazing actress and producer Viola Davis and legendary film editor and sound designer Walter Murch during the AFI Conservatory’s Class of 2025 commencement ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Davis was introduced on stage by groundbreaking filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythe…
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