American Cinematheque , which is now in its 40th year, is paying homage to Michael B. Jordan in an awards ceremony and fundraiser in Beverly Hills on Nov. 20 and is screening a curated selection of films of the incomparable Diane Keaton through Dec. 6.

“The awards are an annual event, and this one is turning out to be quite exciting,” executive director Ken Scherer tells Variety. “When they created this award, they decided to do ‘mid-career’ as opposed to ‘life achievement.’ And having worked at AFI during some of the Great Life Achievement Award shows, it’s a valid interest because you can catch people on their way up. And Michael B. Jordan is reflective of that original concept. He’s on the ascent and, yet he’s achieved [a lot].”

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