Autumn Durald Arkapaw wins Oscar for best cinematography for Sinners
Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the Academy Award for best cinematography, receiving the honor for her work on Ryan Coogler's film Sinners at the 2026 Oscars ceremony. She is also the first Black person to win in the cinematography category. The ceremony also saw Michael B. Jordan win best actor.
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