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‘Nickel Boys’ Leads 2025 Black Reel Awards Nominations; ‘Piano Lesson’ Close Second
DeadlineStory by Erik Pedersen
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Pulitzer-winning novel 'Nickel Boys' and August Wilson's 'Piano Lesson' lead the pack in the landmark 25th edition of the revered Black Reel Awards.
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- RaMell Ross's adaptation of 'Nickel Boys' earns a leading 13 nominations, including nods for Outstanding Film, Director, and Screenplay
- Malcolm Washington's staging of 'The Piano Lesson' closely trails with 12 nominations, setting up a showdown in 10 categories
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RaMell Ross, Malcolm Washington, Black Reel Awards, Nickel Boys, The Piano Lesson