Black Reel Awards Nominees: 'Nickel Boys,' 'The Piano Lesson' Lead

Story by Angelique Jackson

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Prestige Black cinema dominates the 25th annual Black Reel Awards, with 'Nickel Boys' and 'The Piano Lesson' leading the pack

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Amazon MGM's 'Nickel Boys' scores a remarkable 13 nominations, cementing its status as a frontrunner
Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson' closely follows with 12 nods, reflecting the industry's growing embrace of Black storytelling

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RaMell Ross, Malcolm Washington, Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix, Nickel Boys, The Piano Lesson