| 3rd Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 11, 1988 |
| Site | Los Angeles, California U.S. |
| Hosted by | Buck Henry |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | River's Edge |
| Most awards | River's Edge (2) The Dead (2) |
| Most nominations | The Dead (5) Matewan (5) |
The 3rd Independent Spirit Awards , honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 1987, were announced on February 11, 1988. [1] [2] The ceremony was hosted by Buck Henry [3] and was held at 385 North, a restaurant in Los Angeles. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [3]
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 5 | The Dead |
| Matewan | |
| 4 | Swimming in Cambodia |
| Tough Guys Don't Dance | |
| 3 | Anna |
| The Big Easy | |
| River's Edge | |
| 2 | Barfly |
| The Glass Menagerie | |
| Street Smart | |
| The Whales of August |
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 2 | River's Edge |
| The Dead |
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