Black Reel Awards of 2000


The 2000 Black Reel Awards, which annually recognize and celebrate the achievements of black people in feature, independent and television films, took place in Washington, D.C. on February 16, 2000. The Best Man and A Lesson Before Dying were the big winners of the night, taking home four awards each.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.

Summary of Film Awards and Nominations

FilmWinsNominationsOutstanding Film Nominee/Winner
The Best Man57Nominee
The Wood06Nominee
The Hurricane23Winner
The Cider House Rules12
Summer of Sam02
Life02Nominee

Summary of Television Awards and Nominations

FilmWinsNominationsOutstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series Nominee/Winner
A Lesson Before Dying47Nominee
Funny Valentines05Nominee
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge24Winner
Strange Justice03Nominee
Jackie's Back03Nominee
Selma, Lord, Selma02
02Nominee
Love Songs17Nominee