Humanitas Prizes Honor 'Hacks,' 'Fellow Travelers,' and 'Black Cake'

The 50th annual Humanitas Prize ceremony celebrated writers for their nuanced exploration of the human condition in TV and film.

The Humanitas Prize, awarded by the nonprofit organization Humanitas, recognizes writers in nine categories for their meaningful storytelling.
Ava DuVernay's film 'Origin' won the Drama Feature Film category, highlighting its impactful narrative.
The TV comedy teleplay award went to 'Hacks' for the episode 'Yes, And,' written by Samantha Riley, Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, and Paul W. Downs.
Marissa Jo Cerar's 'Nine Night' episode of 'Black Cake' received the prize for TV drama teleplay.
Anya Leta's 'Your Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire' from 'Fellow Travelers' won the limited series teleplay award.