The 2015
Black Reel Awards, which annually recognize and celebrate the achievements of
black people
Black is a racialized classification of people, usually a political and skin color-based category for specific populations with a mid to dark brown complexion. Not all people considered "black" have dark skin; in certain countries, often in s ...
in feature, independent and television films, were announced on Thursday, February 19, 2015. ''
Dear White People'' and ''
Selma'' lead all films with ten nominations apiece.
''
Selma'' was the big winner of the night winning eight awards including Outstanding Picture, Director (
Ava DuVernay) and Actor (
David Oyelowo).
''
The Trip to Bountiful'' and ''
Gun Hill'' took home three awards followed by ''
Dear White People'' with two wins.
Winners and nominees
Winners are listed first and highlighted in ''bold''.
References
{{Black Reel Awards
Black Reel Awards
2015 film awards
2015 in American cinema
2015 awards in the United States