Despite the sweep forAnora, most of this year’sBest Picture nominees went home with awards.
While two Oscar nominations are nice,Nickel Boysdeserved to win Oscars it wasn’t even nominated for.
That said, the most egregious snub is at the top.
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Their friendship offers a glimmer of hope amidst a backdrop of systemic racism and violence.
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Set in Jim Crow-era Florida, two Black teens, Elwood Curtis and Turner, endure the brutal conditions of Nickel Academy, a reformatory for boys. While Turner teaches survival through cynicism, Elwood clings to his belief in justice, despite the horrors around them. Their friendship offers a glimmer of hope amidst a backdrop of systemic racism and violence.
