description Mudbound Overview
Mudbound is a 2017 drama set in rural Mississippi during World War II. The film centers around two returning veterans, one white and one Black, grappling with post-traumatic stress and racial tensions within their family and community. It stars Carey Mulligan and Garrett Hedlund alongside a diverse cast, premiering at Sundance and receiving positive critical reception.
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info Mudbound Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2017 |
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Who are the two World War II veterans at the center of Mudbound?
Ronsel Jackson, played by Jason Mitchell, returns as a Black tank sergeant after serving in Europe. Jamie McAllan, played by Garrett Hedlund, returns as a white bomber pilot, and both men struggle to fit back into Mississippi life.
Is Mudbound based on a novel?
Yes. Dee Rees's 2017 film is adapted from Hillary Jordan's 2008 novel Mudbound, with the story centered on two farming families in the Mississippi Delta.
Why was Mary J. Blige's Mudbound Oscar nomination historic?
Mary J. Blige was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for playing Florence Jackson. She was also nominated for Best Original Song for 'Mighty River,' making her the first person nominated for acting and songwriting in the same Oscar year.
Was Mudbound a Netflix film or a theatrical studio release?
Mudbound was released by Netflix in 2017 after festival screenings including Sundance. It became one of Netflix's early serious Oscar contenders, earning four Academy Award nominations.
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