Working-class story gets Manchester by the Sea early award

Independent drama Manchester by the Sea, about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies, has become an early front-runner in Hollywood's awards season as the National Board of Review named it the best film of 2016 on Tuesday.

Manchester by the Sea won four honors, including best actor for Casey Affleck and best original screenplay for Kenneth Lonergan.

Moonlight, a film about a young black impoverished man's struggle with his sexuality, won best director for Barry Jenkins and best supporting actress for Naomie Harris.