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All Def Movie Awards could be your Oscar Sunday alternate
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Feb 25, 2016
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All Def Movie Awards could be your Oscar Sunday alternate
It's hosted by Chris Rock's brother, Tony Rock, and features categories from Best Actor to Best Helpful White Person.
The N.W.A. bio pic "Straight Outta Compton" directed by F. Gary Gray
The N.W.A. bio pic "Straight Outta Compton" directed by F. Gary Gray
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It's hosted by Chris Rock's brother, Tony Rock, and features categories from Best Actor to Best Helpful White Person.

On Sunday night, millions of people will be sitting down to watch TV. Most will be glued to the Oscars, but some will be watching another channel — and ANOTHER awards show.

The All Def Movie Awards, created by Def Jam Records cofounder Russell Simmons, seeks to honor the black talent who are noticeably absent from the 2016 Oscars.

[Note: Video contains brief strong language.]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2iabEBdwZM

"He created an alternative to the Oscars, something that he feels people, for years have wanted to see and it's a fun comedic take on movie awards, and it is also honoring the people that Russell and host Tony Rock believe should be honored," said Kevin Fraizer, co-host of Entertainment Tonight. 

And yes, host Tony Rock is Chris Rock's brother. Frazier recently sat down for a chat with Tony Rock. He told Frazier there's no sibling rivalry intended.

"He also mentioned that he has seen and heard some of Chris' monologue, and it addresses the 'big black elephant in the room,' as he likes to say," Frazier said.

The All Def Movie Awards airs Sunday at 7 p.m. on Fusion. Frazier joined host A Martinez to tell more about the awards show, and the impact it could have for recognizing people of color.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.