Spirit Awards: Darren Aronofsky wins best director

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Darren Aronofsky was named best director at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Saturday for “Black Swan,” his psychological thriller about a prima ballerina suffering a mental breakdown. Aronofsky will be competing in the director race at the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday.