NJ Director Sean Baker Wins 4 Oscars For Film 'Anora'

NEW JERSEY — Central Jersey native Sean Baker made Oscar history on Sunday night when he won four Oscars for the film "Anora" in the same year, according to Variety.

Baker, who was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills and Branchburg, received the awards for best director, original screenplay, film editing, and best picture.

Director Quentin Tarantino presented Baker with his third Oscar for 'Anora' at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday.

Baker's film Anora follows a young escort from Brooklyn who meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairy tale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled, according to IMDB.

During his acceptance speech, Baker noted that his mom introduced him to cinema at 5 years old and he stressed the importance of supporting local movie theaters.

"Where did we fall in love with the movies? At the movie theater. Watching a film in the theater with an audience is an experience. We can laugh together, cry together, scream and fright together, perhaps even sit in devastated silence together. And in a time when the world can feel very divided, this is more important than ever. It's a communal experience you simply don't get at home," said Baker.

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