Sam Mendes Wins Top DGA Award for 1917

By Adam B. Vary
Updated January 26 2020 - 6:18pm, first published 6:15pm
Director Sam Mendes with his award for 1917 at the 72nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards.
Director Sam Mendes with his award for 1917 at the 72nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards.

Solidifying 1917 as the film to beat at the Academy Awards, director Sam Mendes has won the top prize at the 72nd annual Directors Guild of America Awards.