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Regina King, on the left, and Glenn Close
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At the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday night 2019, comedian turned director-writer Bo Burnham awarded his first Spirit Award to the first script for his critically acclaimed film Eighth Year . Barry Jenkins came back for his second best director award, this time for If Beale Could Speak . He had already won for Moonlight . Directors Alfonso Cuaron and Boots Riley both won awards, Cuaron for Best International Film for Roma and Riley for Best Feature Film for Sorry to Bother You
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Actresses Glenn Close and Regina King, favorites who won the Oscars Sunday, each won their first Spirit Award, Close for his lead in The Wife and King for his supportive role in Jenkins If Beale Street could speak . Richard E. Grant was the first of two victories for (the film also won the Best Screenplay Award), winning his first Spirit Award for his leading role alongside Melissa McCarthy.
Look below for the most memorable speeches of the ceremony and the complete list of winners.
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