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In one of the most highly contested votes in Black Reel Awards history, the story of a group of blues musicians in 1950’s Chicago edged out a cast of real-life singers to win Best Picture in the 2008 Black Reel Awards. (more…)

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While the automotive industry is searching for a bailout, the critics have given their stamp of approval to a cinematic “Caddy.” The story of the rise and fall of a pioneering Blues studio,  “Cadillac Records” secured nine nominations to lead the pack for the 2008 Black Reel Awards. (more…)

Everything must change and that includes the talent that flows into this industry. We have been honored to spotlight many exciting film debuts during our history and without further ado we give you our Best Breakthrough Performances. (more…)


Halle Maria Berry is an Academy Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe-winning American actress, former fashion model, and beauty queen. (more…)


Angela Evelyn Bassett is an Emmy- and Academy Award-nominated, and Golden Globe-winning African-American actress who is particularly known for biographical film roles portraying women in American culture. (more…)


Jamie Foxx (born Eric Marlon Bishop) is an Academy Award winning American actor, singer, musician and stand-up comedian. Foxx is possibly best known for his portrayal of musician Ray Charles in “Ray.” (more…)


Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. is an Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning American actor and director. (more…)


Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee is an Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated American film director, producer, writer, and actor, noted for his films dealing with controversial social and political issues. (more…)

For almost ten years, our organizations has looked at thousands of films to compile our list of Best Picture nominees. Here is a list of “Top Gun” films, the best of the best. (more…)


Since the inception of The Black Reel Awards in 2000, the following men have annually been recognized with our organization’s highest honor. Here is year-by-year look at the men who were able to lose themselves in various characters, the thespians, our Black Reel Awards Best Actor nominees. (more…)

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