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Academy Awards

Try not to cry during this Oscar-nominated film about a Holocaust survivor and his violin

By Curt Schleier (JTA) — Filmmaker Kahane Cooperman hasn’t written an Oscars acceptance speech yet, but she likely will before the Academy Awards ceremony on Feb….


‘La La Land’ ties record with 14 Oscar nominations, including for music by Jewish composer

(JTA) — “La La Land” received a record-tying 14 Academy Award nominations, including for its music written by a Jewish composer, and Jewish actors Natalie…


Academy Awards: Son of Saul,’ ‘Amy’ and ‘Spotlight’ win Oscars

LOS ANGELES (JTA) — A Hungarian Holocaust drama, a documentary about a sultry Jewish rock star who died too young and a film about an…


5 incredible Jewish stories behind this year’s Oscar nominations

By Gabe Friedman NEW YORK (JTA) — It’s the biggest night of the year in Hollywood, so it’s not surprising that Jews are typically well-represented…