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Batman v Superman, Hillary's America top Razzies as year's worst films

A documentary criticizing U.S. Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton tied on Saturday with superhero ensemble Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on a list of the year's worst achievements in film, winning four Razzies apiece.

Past nominee Mel Gibson wins redemption honour for Hacksaw Ridge

Superhero tale Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tied with the maligned documentary Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party as this year's top winners of the Razzie Awards. (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Pictures/Associated Press)
Even the Razzie Awards are getting political.A documentary criticizing U.S. Democratic presidentialcontender Hillary Clinton tied on Saturday with superhero ensemble Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceon a list of theyear's worst achievements in film, winning four Razzies apiece.

The annual tongue-in-cheek Golden Raspberry Awards, which serve as anantidote to Hollywood's Oscars ceremony, named Dinesh D'Souza'sHillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Partyas the worst film of 2016.

D'Souza, a conservative commentator and best-selling author,was named worst actor for narrating his documentary and worst director alongside Bruce Schooley. Worst actress went to theperson who portrayed Clinton in the film.

Hillary's Americatook in a modest $13 million US at theNorth American box office last year.

The Razziesfollow a Hollywoodawards season marked by outspoken speeches and protests againstthe policies and behavior of U.S. President Donald Trump. Theseason culminates with Sunday's Oscars ceremony.

Batman v Supermanalso won four Razzies, including worstscreen combo for "Ben Affleck & His BFF (Baddest Foe Forever)Henry Cavill" and worst "remake, rip-off or sequel."

The annual Razzie Redeemer Award went to veteranactor-director Mel Gibson. Gibson has been welcomed back intothe folds of Hollywood with his war drama Hacksaw Ridgeadecade after a drunken anti-Semitic rant made him an outcast.Hacksaw Ridgeis nominated for six Oscars on Sunday,including Gibson for director.

Winners of the year's worst films are given a gold,spray-painted trophy. The recipients are voted for online by around 1,000 Razzie members from 24 countries, who sign up online and pay a$40 US membership fee.

Razzie Award winners:

Worst picture: Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party

Actor:Dinesh D'Souza, Hillary's America:The Secret History of the Democratic Party

Actress:The "actress"who plays Hillary Clinton,Hillary's America:The Secret History of the Democratic Party

Supporting actress:Kristen Wiig, Zoolander No. 2

Supporting actor:Jesse Eisenberg, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Screen combo:Ben Affleckand Henry Cavill, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Director:Dinesh D'Souza and Bruce Schooley, Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party

Remake, rip-off or sequel: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Screenplay: ChrisTerrioand David S.Goyer, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Razzie Redeemer Award:2014 nominee Mel Gibson, for his Oscar-nominated direction ofHacksaw Ridge