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Viola Davis Honored with Prestigious Gregory Peck Award
15 Sep
Summary
- Viola Davis will receive the Gregory Peck Award for Cinematic Excellence.
- The award recognizes her multifaceted contributions as an artist and activist.
- The honor will be presented at the Night of the Stars Tribute on Oct. 13.
Viola Davis, an acclaimed EGOT winner, will be honored with the Gregory Peck Award for Cinematic Excellence at the San Diego International Film Festival. The festival's CEO praised Davis as an extraordinary artist whose performances embody power and truth. Her work extends beyond acting to activism, production, philanthropy, and authorship, making her a deserving recipient.
The award ceremony is part of the festival's 25th anniversary and will take place on October 13th during the Night of the Stars Tribute. The festival, running from October 13th to October 18th in San Diego, California, will also feature Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut' as its opening night film.
Separately, Hayao Miyazaki's 'Princess Mononoke' will return to theaters nationwide from September 26th to September 30th as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2026. This event will showcase a 4K restoration of the film in both its original Japanese and English-dubbed versions, offering fans a chance to experience the epic fantasy on the big screen.
