Our October selection was Nomadland, Following the economic collapse of a town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and explores an unconventional life in the vast landscape of the American West. Along the way, she forms unbreakable bonds with other nomads in this powerfully moving story of hope and resilience from director Chloé Zhao, based on the book by Jessica Bruder, also starring David Strathairn.The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it took home the Golden Lion (the fest's top prize), before scooping up the People's Choice Award at TIFF, Critics Choice Awards, BAFTAS, Golden Globes, and ultimately, the Oscars for Best Actress (Frances McDormand in her second win), Best Director (Zhao), and Best Picture.
Available free to Hulu subscribers and for rent on Amazon Prime and a number of other streaming sites.
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