It was "Precious" for Geoffrey Fletcher, the First African-American Screenwriter to Win the Academy Award

Geoffrey Fletcher, the screenwriter of "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire," is the first African-American screenwriter to win an Academy Award. He won the award in a category where he was considered an "underdog".

"Precious" Cast at the Oscars {photos}

Academy Awards: Best Actor Oscar Award Goes To Jeff Bridges "Crazy Heart"

Some other awards so far:

Best Adapted Screenplay - Geoffrey Fletcher "Precious: based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire

Best Supporting Actress - Mo'Nique "Precious"

Best Supporting Actor - Christoph Waltz "Inglourious Basterds"

Best Original Screenplay - Mark Boal "The Hurt Locker"

Best Animated Film Feature - "Up"

Best Original Song - Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett "The Weary Kind" (Theme from "Crazy Heart")

Best Documentary Feature - "The Cove"

"Precious" Best Adapted Screenplay Surprise Oscar Win for Geoffrey Fletcher

Best Adapted Screenplay - Geoffrey Fletcher "Precious: based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire

Some other awards so far:

Best Supporting Actress - Mo'Nique "Precious"


Best Supporting Actor - Christoph Waltz "Inglourious Basterds"

Best Original Screenplay - Mark Boal "The Hurt Locker"

Mo'Nique Best Supporting Actress Winner at the Oscars {video}

Best Supporting Actress - Mo'Nique "Precious"

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Some other awards so far:
Best Adapted Screenplay - Geoffrey Fletcher "Precious: based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire

Best Supporting Actor - Christoph Waltz "Inglourious Basterds"

Best Original Screenplay - Mark Boal "The Hurt Locker"