Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers
Best Picture /
The Descendants
Film Synopsis
The complexities of life, death and family relations challenge a man faced with losing his wife. When Elizabeth King is left comatose following an accident, her husband Matt finds himself thrust into the unfamiliar role of caregiver to their two daughters, while at the same time facing a difficult financial decision that may put him at odds with other family members.
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Academy Awards History
This is the first Academy Award nomination for Jim Burke.
Including his nominations this year for Directing and Adapted Screenplay for THE DESCENDANTS, this is the sixth Academy Award nomination for Alexander Payne. He was previously nominated for:
SIDEWAYS (2004)
Nominee, Directing
SIDEWAYS (2004)
Winner, Writing (Adapted)
ELECTION (1999)
Nominee, Writing (Adapted)
This is the third Academy Award nomination for Jim Taylor. He was previously nominated for:
SIDEWAYS (2004)
Winner, Writing (Adapted)
ELECTION (1999)
Nominee, Writing (Adapted)
Other Nominees /
Best Picture
