Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/12-years-a-slave-american-hustle-lead-golden-globe-nominations Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ’12 Years a Slave,’ ‘American Hustle’ lead Golden Globe nominations Nation Dec 12, 2013 5:31 PM EDT “12 Years a Slave” earns seven Golden Globe nominations. Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave” and David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” lead this year’s Golden Globe Awards nominations with seven nods each. McQueen’s harrowing film about a man forced into slavery and the daily brutalities that confronted him is up for Best Drama. And Russell’s 1970s conartist comedy is a contender for Best Musical or Comedy. In November, PBS NewsHour talked to “12 Years a Slave” screenwriter John Ridley about how he exposed the humanity of these characters in living in an inhumane world. The full nominee list is posted on the Golden Globe site. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
“12 Years a Slave” earns seven Golden Globe nominations. Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave” and David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” lead this year’s Golden Globe Awards nominations with seven nods each. McQueen’s harrowing film about a man forced into slavery and the daily brutalities that confronted him is up for Best Drama. And Russell’s 1970s conartist comedy is a contender for Best Musical or Comedy. In November, PBS NewsHour talked to “12 Years a Slave” screenwriter John Ridley about how he exposed the humanity of these characters in living in an inhumane world. The full nominee list is posted on the Golden Globe site. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now