Tessa Thompson won a Gotham Award for her role as Sam in Dear White People. The drama/comedy was released back on October 2014 and was the cultural difference between white and black people at a PWI (Predominately White Institutions).The film was directer by Justin Simien who was nominated for an award. Simien fell short losing to Ana Lily Amirpour who won Best Breakthrough Director. See photos of Tessa Thompson receiving her award.
SOURCE: http://www.essence.com/2014/12/02/coffee-talk-dear-white-people-star-tessa-thompson-wins-gotham-award
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