“Rachel” among top Spirit picks
December 2, 2008LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Border smuggling crime movie “Frozen River” won best picture and breakthrough acting awards at the Gotham Independent Film ceremony on Tuesday, as well as sharing top billing in nominations for the Spirit Awards for independent filmmakers.
Melissa Leo, 48, was named by IFP, organizer of the Gotham awards, as breakthrough actor of the year for her role in “Frozen River.” She portrays a desperate single mother who is drawn into the world of immigrant smuggling near a Mohawk reservation between New York state and Quebec
Leo’s performance has riveted movie critics, and the Gotham award and Spirit nomination put her in line for wider recognition as Hollywood’s three-month movie awards season kicks into gear.
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