2005 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Best Male Lead Winner

Sideways
Paul Giamatti
Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California’s wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.
2005 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Best Male Lead Nominees

Kinsey
Liam Neeson

Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story
Jamie Foxx

The Door in the Floor
Jeff Bridges
