SUNY Purchase Tied to 4 Oscar Nominated Films

will once again have ties to the Oscar Awards when the ceremony is telecast to more than 200 countries worldwide from Los Angeles on Feb. 27.

Former student Melissa Leo was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in The Fighter as a domineering stage mother to two sons in the cuthroat world of boxing. The film stars Christian Bale and Mark Whalberg. Leo won a Golden Globe for her supporting role in The Fighter at this year's award ceremony.

The Black Swan, which had many scenes filmed at the Purchase Performing Arts Center, received numerous Oscar nominations including best picture, Natalie Portman for best actress and Darren Aronofsky for best director.

Michelle Williams received a best actress nomination for her role Blue Valentine, which was co-produced by Purchase Professor Alex Orlovsky.

Purchase alum William Sarokin is also nominated for sound mixing for the film Salt, starring Angelina Jolie.

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