Cord Jefferson's 'American Fiction' Wins Toronto People's Choice Award, Boosting Oscar Chances

Cord Jefferson's satirical film "American Fiction" won the TIFF People's Choice Award, predicting future awards success.
"American Fiction" stars Jeffrey Wright and satirizes stereotypes and tropes about Black representation in film and publishing.
The ongoing Hollywood strikes resulted in fewer high-profile films at TIFF this year.
Jefferson expressed hopes of sparking discussion about portrayals of Black stories and characters with the film.
Runners-up for the People's Choice Award were "The Holdovers" and "The Boy and the Heron."