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| 6th African-American Film Critics Association Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 19, 2008 |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | The Dark Knight |
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The 13th Satellite Awards, honoring the best in film and television of 2008, were given on December 14, 2008.
The 80th National Board of Review Awards, honoring the best in film for 2008, were given on 12 January 2009.
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The 29th Boston Society of Film Critics Awards, honoring the best in filmmaking in 2008, were given on December 14, 2008.
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The 8th New York Film Critics Online Awards, honoring the best in filmmaking in 2008, were given on 15 December 2008.
The 12th Toronto Film Critics Association Awards, honoring the best in film for 2008, were given on December 17, 2008.
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The 13th Florida Film Critics Circle Awards were given on December 18, 2008.
The winners of the 9th Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards, honoring the best in filmmaking in 2008, were announced on January 13, 2009.
The 12th Online Film Critics Society Awards, honoring the best in film for 2008, were given on 19 January 2009.
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