Screenplay by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin. Story by Stan Chervin
Writing (Adapted Screenplay) /
Moneyball
Film Synopsis
Following a devastating loss to the New York Yankees in the 2001 playoffs, Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane and his assistant, Peter Brand, devise a statistics-based formula for choosing potential players. Uncertain of his chances of success and following a plan that flouts conventional baseball wisdom, Beane sets out to rebuild his team.
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Academy Awards History
This is the fourth Academy Award nomination for Steven Zaillian. He was previously nominated for:
GANGS OF NEW YORK (2002)
Nominee, Writing (Original)
SCHINDLER'S LIST (1993)
Winner, Writing (Adapted)
AWAKENINGS (1990)
Nominee, Writing (Adapted)
This is the second Academy Award nomination for Aaron Sorkin. He was previously nominated for:
THE SOCIAL NETWORK (2010)
Winner, Writing (Adapted)
This is the first Academy Award nomination for Stan Chervin.
Other Nominees /
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
