Can ‘Kneecap’ Make It to the Oscars?

Story by Alex Ritman

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Irish rap trio's raucous biopic 'Kneecap' emerges as an early Oscars contender, defying expectations in the crowded awards race.

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The film, which features dialogue entirely in Irish Gaelic, has already racked up several festival awards, including the coveted Grand Prix at Cannes
Director Emer Reynolds, a relative newcomer, has generated serious Oscar buzz for her bold, stylized approach to bringing the band's wild origins story to life

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