'Precious' wins big at 25th Indie Spirit Awards

Lee Daniels' acclaimed drama "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" emerged as the big winner Friday at the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards. "Precious" took home five awards, including best feature and best director for Daniels.

The remaining three wins went to Geoffrey Fletcher for best first screenplay, Gabourey Sidibe for best female lead, and Mo'Nique for best supporting female. Jeff Bridges took home the prize for best male lead in "Crazy Heart," which also won best first feature.

Scott Neustader and Michael H. Weber won in the best screenplay category for "(500) Days of Summer." Woody Harrelson received the award for best supporting male in "The Messenger." "An Education" took home the award for best foreign film.

Lynn Shelton's superb comedy "Humpday" won the John Cassavetes Award, while Roger Deakins won best cinematography for "A Serious Man." The Robert Altman Award went to "A Serious Man" as well. "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" won the documentary prize.