Gotham Independent Film Awards 1997
The 7th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held on September 16, 1997 and were hosted by Jon Stewart. At the ceremony, Bob and Harvey Weinstein were honored with a Career Tribute with Kevin Kline, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Faith Hubley and Errol Morris receiving the other individual awards.Breakthrough Director (Open Palm Award)
Macky Alston – Family Name
- Morgan J. Freeman – Hurricane Streets
- John O’Hagan – Wonderland
- Ira Sachs – The Delta
- Alex Sichel – All Over Me
Actor Award
Kevin KlineFaith Hubley
Errol MorrisRuth Prawer JhabvalaCareer Tribute
Bob and Harvey Weinstein