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The 29th annual Independent Spirit Awards took place without a hiccup yesterday, March 1 in Santa Monica, CA.

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Due to an enormous buzz stemming from its brutally honest portrayal of slavery in America, 12 Years a Slave was expected to sweep through its competition when award season came around. The Film Independent Spirit Awards second that notion and have nominated 12 Years a Slave for seven of their top categories.