'American Fiction' Wins Best Adapted Screenplay | 96th Oscars (2024)

Octavia Spencer and Melissa McCarthy present Cord Jefferson with the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'American Fiction' at the 96th Oscars (2024).

The 96th Oscars was held on Sunday, March 10th at 7e/4p, and televised LIVE on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.

'American Fiction' Wins Best Adapted Screenplay | 96th Oscars (2024)

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[KingChiJay]

He figuratively said "once in awhile lets stop giving all these big time all this money for a big budget movies and give the next generation a chance". Such a brilliant and genuine well said speech

[spencernielsen]

Called it. That man has been working continuously in writers rooms for 10 years, filling every position that can be worked. He is probably the unsung friend/work acquaintance with half that room! I would love to see what he does next.

[codyhiginbotham]

Fun fact:
This is the 6th consecutive year that the Best Adapted Screenplay winner was written; or co-written; by that film’s director

[mikelebischak]

Cord might have been the smartest cat in the room. I’d much rather a bunch of cheaper films that actually have soul…

[WaterHazard]

I see this as an absolute win because Cord Jefferson was one of the writers of The Good Place.

[KOHF]

I remember watching the film about a week ago and thinking, “This is one of the best-written films I have seen in ages.” It’s rare that you see movies these days where you think that to yourself. American Fiction presents a message that is very understandable, and doesn’t necessarily beat you over the head with it.

[AfroAngola]

Regarding Black Creatives who've won in this category, this is probably one of my favorite speeches /win of all time.

Let me break it down:

Geoffrey Fletcher becomes the 1st Black person to win Best Adapted Screenplay for the film Precious

John Ridley wins for 12 years of slave

Terell and Barry Jenkins win for Moonlight

Jordan Peele becomes the 1st Black person to win Original Screenplay for GET OUT

Spike Lee FINALLY wins for Black Klansman

All of these past winners were deserving of the award. I'm just glad the storyline was different this time

American Fiction isn’t about slavery, Post Civil rights ERA, Jim Crow, poverty, or black youth trauma

The closet link is to GET OUT. Mainly because they are both satires.

I think what makes American Fiction even more special is that it focuses on a regular Black family. While also asking the question, why aren't there more diverse storytelling of Black life in general.

[Jgotmilk]

This was my favorite Oscars speech!!! So inspiring!!!!

[daibipaxharry]

I was so haappy Cord won. I remember watching American Fiction and being very impressed by the writing. What a speech too!

[Neganfan]

This is the sixth ceremony in a row where the film’s director wins this award

(2018) Spike Lee - BlackKklansman
(2019) Taika Waititi - Jojo Rabbit
(2020) Florian Zeller - The Father
(2021) Sian Hader - CODA
(2022) Sarah Polley - Women Talking
(2023) Cord Jefferson - American Fiction

[stace_d]

So happy for him! This was so deserved. I've watched nearly all of the nominated films, and this one is one of the best films I've seen in a long time

[neoninsv]

Just watched this movie earlier this afternoon. Such a well done film

[swagfreshboi]

YES I ABSOLUTELY LOVED AMERICAN FICTION ❤️❤️

[LydiaZ]

This should have one best picture too. This was simply one of the best and most memorable films I've seen in my life (50)

[stirfryjedi]

When Cord said, "I only got six seconds!", he wasn't making that number up...I ran his speech with a stopwatch and he said that at 39 sec. with in view of the 45 second rule for Oscars speeches. At first I thought he was simply pulling it out of a hat, and then I learned about the time limit. What a class act.

[galaxylucia]

So happy Cord won. I’ve seen this movie twice so far and compared to the BOOK (Erasure by Perceval Everett???) it was a skillful and humorous adaptation

[jc]

Fantastic script. Can't wait to see his next project.

[LadyCap-]

American Fiction was amazing! And it was a blessing to see Leslie Uggams🎁🙏🏽🦋

[JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Most shocking win of the night for me! I LOVE this movie!!!!

[sherylsmallwood-valdivia]

Cord is right - a smaller budget with a soul is better than a large budget that is souless.