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Ridgewood NJ, the 97th Academy Awards delivered a historic night for indie cinema, as the low-budget yet critically acclaimed film Anora dominated the ceremony. Despite its modest $6 million budget, the comedy-drama directed by Sean Baker walked away with multiple Oscars, including Best Picture—matching a record set by Walt Disney 70 years ago.
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Short Hills NJ, Director Sean Baker is having a career-defining moment with his latest film, “Anora”, an uproarious dramedy that has taken the film industry by storm. The film, which follows Brooklyn stripper Ani (Mikey Madison) as she impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch and gets entangled in a battle with mobsters, has swept major awards season honors and solidified its position as a frontrunner for the Best Picture Oscar.