Black Reel Awards of 2007

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8th Black Reel Awards
DateFebruary 7, 2007
Location Washington, D.C.
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The 2007 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 February 7, 2007. [1] Dreamgirls was the bigger winner of the evening, taking home six awards, with Walkout taking home five 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 Breakthrough Performance
Outstanding Original ScoreOutstanding Original Soundtrack
Best Original or Adapted Song Best Independent Film
Best Television Miniseries or MovieOutstanding Director in a 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
  • Ernie Contreras, Marcus DeLeon and Timothy J. Sexton – Walkout (HBO)
    • No other nominees

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