An ominous glimpse into the underbelly of rural family life in the Ozarks, WINTER’S BONE (2010) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “WINTER’S BONE is a chilling portrayal of the search for truth buried deep beneath the bitter reality of rural poverty in America. Haunting in its authenticity, director and co-writer Debra Granik’s film is part Ozarks gothic, part Shakespearean tragedy, and all American independent filmmaking. Jennifer Lawrence creates one of America’s strongest female protagonists of the year with a wondrous debut performance as a woman on a relentless quest to provide a future for her family.” The film was produced by Anonymous Content, which was founded by AFI Conservatory Alum Steve Golin (AFI Class of 1981). 

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