While the night featured some surprises, there was no surprise when Oscar-winner Rita Moreno announced the Best Picture winner with Searchlight’s Nomadland taking home the top prize and completing its historic season long sweep of the top award.
It was the film’s third win of the night with director Chloé Zhao making her own history by becoming the first female Asian-American women to win best director.Following its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September, the film has looked to be the film to beat since then racking a number of wins over this long award season.
Besides landing several critic groups top prize, the film was also named Best Picture at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice, BAFTAs and PGA with Zhao also taking home the
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