Spirit Awards: ‘The King’s Speech’ wins best foreign film

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Academy Award front-runner ‘The King’s Speech,’ director Tom Hooper’s drama about King George VI’s attempts to overcome a debilitating stammer, has won the Film Independent Spirit Award for best foreign film, representing Britain. The film is vying for 12 Oscars at Sunday’s 83rd Academy Awards.