‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ ‘Nomadland’ Each Nominated For Multiple Academy Awards

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two movies with Pittsburgh ties have been nominated for numerous Academy Awards.

The nominees for the awards were announced Monday morning.

‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ a Netflix adaptation of August Wilson’s play, which was Chadwick Boseman’s final film, was filmed in Pittsburgh.

The film was nominated for four awards, including:

• Actor In a Leading Role – Chadwick Boseman
• Production Design
• Makeup and Hairstyling
• Costume Design

Monessen High School graduate Frances McDormand starred in ‘Nomadland,’ which has received numerous nominations, as well, including:

• Best Picture
• Directing – Chloe Zhao
• Actress in a Leading Role – Frances McDormand
• Adapted Screenplay – Chloe Zhao
• Film Editing
• Cinematography

Both movies were nominated for multiple Golden Globes awards as well.

The awards ceremony has been pushed back to April 25 due to the pandemic.

For a full list of nominees, click here.