Nominated for Nothing: Why The Farewell didn’t fare well with the Academy
) for around $6 million. It hit theaters over the summer and went on to earn $17.6 million, as well as a handful of lead-up accolades for its writer-director and leading lady in particular.Indies from little-known second-time filmmakers are always a tough sell. But hey, you say,women of colorparticularly
tough sell.
Awkwafina, previously known as a comedic actress and rapper, made her dramatic range clear to the world with her performance in
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