Amazon sees film as an awards contender, which could make King the first Black woman nominated for best director at the Oscars
Robert Smigel’s ‘Let’s Be Real’ Puppet-Sketch Show on Fox Doesn’t Get Real Good Ratings Amazon sees film as an awards contender, which could make King the first Black woman nominated for best director at the Oscars Regina King’s feature film directorial debut “One Night in Miami” is set to hit theaters Christmas day and on Amazon Prime Jan.15,2021. Amazon acquired the film back in July and said its plan was to release the film in time for awards contention. If Amazon’s awards team is successful in its pursuit, King could become the first Black woman nominated for the best director Academy Award. The release date for “One Night in Miami” comes after another recent shuffle of major studio releases, a sign that Warner Bros.’ hopeful release of “Tenet” in reviving movie theaters did not meet expectations. Theaters have struggled immensely in 2020 since shutting down due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
