Frozen River

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Director: Courtney Hunt. Cast: Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Charlie McDermott, David Reilly, Michael O'Keefe, Dylan Carusona, Jay Klaitz, Mark Boone Junior, John Canoe. Screenplay: Courtney Hunt.

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Photo © 2008 Cohen Media Group/Sony Pictures Classics

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B–

(in August 2008: C+)

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Academy Award Nominations:
	Best Actress: Melissa Leo
	Best Original Screenplay: Courtney Hunt
Other Awards:
	Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic)
	New York Film Critics Circle: Best First Film
	National Board of Review: Best Directorial Debut; Spotlight Award (Leo)

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