Angelina Jolie stopped to take photos with fans and sign autographs in New York, on Friday, as she was in the Big Apple to promote her upcoming film Unbroken.

Dressed all in black, with a chic cape to top off the look, Mrs. Brad Pitt was without her husband as he, presumable, stayed home in LA with the kids.

The actress-director has her eye on the prize -- literally -- as she heads into the holiday season, gearing up her Oscar campaign. Her second directorial effort is receiving rave reviews and is being talked about as a frontrunner come awards season after the first of the year.

Check out the trailer ... seems like an emotional tear-jearker ... the Academy loves a good, inspirational war film!