SPIRIT AWARDS 2009

The Wrestler takes top honors. Wins three categories.


Best Cinematography
Marise Alberti - The Wrestler
Best Feature
Darren Aronosfki- The Wrestler
Best Director
Thomas McCarthy - The Visitor
Best Female Lead
Melissa Leo - Frozen River
Best Male Lead
Mickey Rourke- The Wrestler
Best Supporting Female
Penelope Cruz - Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Supporting Male
James Franco - Milk
Best Screenplay
Woody Allen - Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best First Screenplay
Dustin Lance Black - Milk

Best First Feature
Charlie Kaufmann -Synecdoche
Best Foreign Film
Mateo Garrone - Gomorra

Best Documentary
James Marsh - Man on the Wire

Producers Award
Heather Rae- Frozen River