Black Swan' big winner at Independent Spirit awards

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Black Swan' big winner at Independent Spirit awards

Independent spirit awards draw celeb smiles

Ballet drama "Black Swan" triumphed at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards. It won for Best Feature, Best Director for Darren Aronofsky, Best Female Lead for Natalie Portman, and Best Cinematography for Matthew Libatique. Natalie Portman accepts the best female lead award for "Black Swan."

The Independent Spirit Awards is typically held the day before the Oscars and honors films made for less than $20-million. Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor are seen on stage at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Lea Thompson arrives at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Mia Wasikowska arrives.

Rosario Dawson arrives.

Lena Dunham poses backstage with the award for best first screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Terrence Howard arrives.

Rainn Wilson, left, and Melissa Leo are seen on stage.

Nicole Kidman, left, and Jeremy Renner are seen onstage at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Matthew Libatique accepts the award for best cinematography.

Uma Thurman, left, and Don Cheadle are seen onstage at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Jon Hamm, left, and Jennifer Westfeldt are seen at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Ben Stiller on stage.

Lisa Cholodenko, left, and Stuart Blumberg accept the award for best screenplay for "The Kids Are All Right."

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Ballet drama "Black Swan" triumphed at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards. It won for Best Feature, Best Director for Darren Aronofsky, Best Female Lead for Natalie Portman, and Best Cinematography for Matthew Libatique. Natalie Portman accepts the best female lead award for "Black Swan."

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