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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT - 1917

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Erin McCabe

Published February 1, 2020 at 7:42 AM CST

Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a packed panel to discuss what very well might be taking home the top #Oscar prize this year; the epic World War 1 one-shot #1917. April 6th 1917. As a regiment assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message, that will stop 1,600 men, from walking straight into a deadly trap.

IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8579674

FEATURING: Erin McCabe, Steve Sykes, Jay Hoffman & Ryan Lootens

WATCH THE OSCARS WITH US AT OUR 2ND ANNUAL OSCARS VIEWING PARTY AT THE HOOGLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS.
https://bit.ly/2Re76mg

READ OUR SNUBS & SURPRISES ARTICLE ON NPR ILLINOIS!
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/oscar-nominations-2020-snubs-surprises