Black Reel Awards of 2002

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3rd Black Reel Awards
DateApril 21, 2002
Location Washington, D.C.
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The 2002 Black Reel Awards , which annually recognize and celebrate the achievements of black people in feature, independent and television films, took place in Washington, D.C., on April 21, 2002. [1] Training Day was the big winner of the evening, taking home four awards, followed by Ali with three awards.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.

Best Film Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Screenplay, Adapted or Original Best Film Poster
Outstanding Original Soundtrack Best Original or Adapted Song
Best Independent FilmOutstanding Independent Film Actor / Actress
Best Original Television ProgramBest Television Miniseries or Movie
Best Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series Best Actress in a TV Movie or Limited Series
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series Best Supporting Actress in a TV Movie or Limited Series
Outstanding Screenplay in a TV Movie or Limited Series

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