It would be Russell's third best picture nomination in four years, a fact not lost on
some academy members Sunday night.
The film's immersive depiction of the misery of plantation life as well as hangings, near - lynchings, whippings, a rape and numerous other scenes of brutal punishment proved too much for a handful of
academy members Sunday night, though the mid-screening walkouts were minimal.
Not exact matches
Sunday night, the acclaimed historical drama «12 Years a Slave» finally landed in Los Angeles, screening for
members of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the 1,000 - seat Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
RA Summer Exhibition Tracey Emin and Gary Hume are among the eminent
academy members sharing wall space with
Sunday painters in this democratic festival of art.