The 2001

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, which annually recognize and celebrate the achievements of

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in feature, independent and television films, took place in

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, on February 12, 2001.2001 Black Reel Awards
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Love & Basketball ''Love & Basketball'' is a 2000 American romantic sports drama film written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood in her feature film directorial debut. The film is produced by Spike Lee and Sam Kit and stars Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps. It tells ...

'' swept the awards, picking up six trophies during the evening. ''

The Corner ''The Corner'' is a 2000 HBO drama television miniseries based on the nonfiction book '' The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood'' (1997) by David Simon and Ed Burns, and adapted for television by David Simon and David Mill ...

'' followed very closely behind with five awards.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.

References

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