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first_reported: 2026-11-09 12:40 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 12:40 EST
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# Danny McBride receives Flannery O'Connor Award at RIFF

Comedian, actor and filmmaker Danny McBride received this year's Flannery O'Connor Award at the Rome International Film Festival over the weekend.

Section: [Culture & Events](/atlanta/section/life.md) · Entities: [Danny McBride](/atlanta/wiki/danny-mcbride.md), [Rome International Film Festival](/atlanta/wiki/rome-international-film-festival.md)

## Coverage

- [Rough Draft Atlanta](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/11/09/danny-mcbride-takes-home-flannery-oconnor-award-at-riff/), 2026-11-09 12:40 EST: Danny McBride takes home Flannery O’Connor Award at RIFF

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