Oscar Nod for ‘Frontline’ Documentary Made by Chicago Team
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We look back at an interview with the filmmakers of “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail.”
Oscar nominations came out earlier this week, and the “Frontline” documentary “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” garnered a nod in the best documentary feature category. It was made by the Chicago team at Kartemquin Films.
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Oscar Nod for ‘Frontline’ Documentary Made by Chicago Team
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Oscar nominations came out earlier this week, and the “Frontline” documentary “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” garnered a nod in the best documentary feature category. It was made by the Chicago team at Kartemquin Films.
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