2018 Oscars Challenge: [41] “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” – 7 Nominations

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“THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI”
Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin and Martin McDonagh

Director & Writer: Martin McDonagh
Producers: Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin and Martin McDonagh
Cinematography: Ben Davis
Editor: Jon Gregory
Composer: Carter Burwell
Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Release Date: November 10, 2017
Run-time: 115 minutes

FILM SYNOPSIS: Several months after the rape and murder of her teenage daughter, Mildred Hayes is so furious that the case remains unsolved that she commissions three billboards questioning the town’s respected sheriff. The prickly Mildred’s actions escalate tensions throughout the town, provoking intense reactions from all involved.

PREVIOUS NOMINATIONS

**GRAHAM BROADBENT**
NONE

**PETE CZERNIN**
NONE

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FRANCES McDORMAND
“Mildred Hayes”

CHARACTER SYNOPSIS: Frances McDormand portrays Mildred, a grieving mother who devises a provocative method to motivate the police investigating the unsolved murder of her daughter.

**FRANCES McDORMAND**
YEAR	FILM	AWARD	CATEGORY
1988 (61st)	“Mississippi Burning”	Nominated	Best Actress in a Supporting Role
1996 (69th)	“Fargo”	Won	Best Actress in a Leading Role
2000 (73rd)	“Almost Famous”	Nominated	Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2005 (78th)	“North Country”	Nominated	Best Actress in a Supporting Role

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WOODY HARRELSON
“William ‘Bill’ Willoughby”

CHARACTER SYNOPSIS: Woody Harrelson portrays Willoughby, a well-liked sheriff heading a stalled murder investigation who is also burdened by a devastating personal issue.

**WOODY HARRELSON**
YEAR	FILM	AWARD	CATEGORY
1996 (69th)	“The People Vs. Larry Flynt”	Nominated	Best Actor in a Leading Role
2009 (82nd)	“The Messenger”	Nominated	Best Actor in a Supporting Role

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SAM ROCKWELL
“Jason Dixon”

CHARACTER SYNOPSIS: As Dixon, Sam Rockwell plays a racist deputy determined to support the beleaguered sheriff, although his own unprofessional behavior threatens his standing on the force.