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Denzel Washington reflected on his feelings of bitterness after losing the Best Actor Oscar to Kevin Spacey in 2000 for 'American Beauty,' despite being nominated for his role in 'The Hurricane.' Washington, who had previously won an Oscar for 'Glory,' admitted to feeling resentful and disengaged from the Oscars for years following the loss. He eventually won the Best Actor Oscar in 2002 for 'Training Day.'
"All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt" is a poetic and immersive film by filmmaker Raven Jackson, offering a peerless portrait of American beauty. Set in rural Mississippi in the early 1970s, the film follows Mackenzie's coming of age journey, capturing the sensory experiences of the landscape and the interconnectedness of life. The nonlinear narrative explores love, heartbreak, motherhood, forgiveness, and death, while showcasing the smallest of details that evoke vast depths of feeling. With influences from Julie Dash, Toni Morrison, Terrence Malick, and Moonlight, Jackson's debut film is a personal testament that celebrates the beauty and complexities of American life.