'Hidden Figures' and 'Fences' had big nights at the SAG Awards

While I was celebrating the speculative fiction winners at the SAG awards, there was one other film I was rooting for that was about space.

I'm also rooting for another movie about space, "Hidden Figures," even though the film falls under historical fiction and science fact, not science fiction.  The movie was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Octavia Spencer.  I'd be surprised if it wins either, but the film and actress deserved their nominations.

Much to my pleasant surprise, it won for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.  Here is the acceptance speech.

Hidden Figures cast celebrate victory for their win for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Congratulations!

As for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, that didn't go to Octavia Spencer, but Viola Davis instead, just as it did for the Golden Globes.

Viola Davis shares passionate acceptance speech after winning Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Fences.

Denzel Washington cheered on Davis and she returned the favor for Washington in his acceptance speech.

Denzel Washington wins Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.

It may not have been a good evening for speculative fiction in the movies at the SAG Awards, as Amy Adams of "Arrival" lost to Emma Stone of "La La Land" and "Hacksaw Ridge" beat both superhero movies, but it was a good evening for diversity.  May it continue at the Oscars!