Question 1

What personal connection did Mary J. Blige have to her character Florence?

Accepted Answer

Mary J. Blige had an aunt who was very much like Florence, having worked for and raised kids in a white family who loved her, and her grandmother's experiences helped her play the role.

Question 2

How did Carey Mulligan's hairstyle in the film come about?

Accepted Answer

Director Dee Rees shared era photographs with Carey Mulligan, who was drawn to a woman with short fringe that reflected her character Laura, so she cut her hair in a similar style.

Question 3

What historic Oscar nomination did Rachel Morrison achieve with this film?

Accepted Answer

Rachel Morrison became the first woman ever to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for her work on Mudbound.

Question 4

What Oscar milestone did this film achieve as a streaming service release?

Accepted Answer

Mudbound became the first non-documentary feature film distributed primarily by a streaming service to be nominated for an Academy Award in any category.

Question 5

What multiple Oscar firsts did Mary J. Blige accomplish with this film?

Accepted Answer

Mary J. Blige became the first black woman to receive multiple Oscar nominations in one year, and the first person nominated for Best Original Song and an acting award for the same film in the same year.

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