Nashville (1975)

Nashville’s sweetheart Ronee Blakley comes to town after recovering from an alleged burn accident at the same time a cadre of individuals also descend on the city for various reasons. It’s in most ways a typical sprawling Altman ensemble film with quirky characters and a narrative that goes in many directions while also coming together at points, especially the political rally climax . More than any of his other works, it feels like it is a mirror of the United States in all its highs and lows, particularly at that particularly time period at the cusp of its 200th birthday.    

Oscar Win: Best Music, Original Song

Oscar Nominations: Best Picture; Best Actress in a Supporting Role (2); Best Director