Full awards and nominations of Ballast
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Drama
The Mississippi delta in winter provides the backdrop for this socially realistic drama from the USA’s south. Twelve-year-old James lives here with his mother, Marlee, who has to work hard to eke out an existence for the two of them. While his mother spends many hours a day working in a badly paid job, James is left to his own devices. As he wanders about the neighbourhood he gets to know a group of teenagers. Seeking to impress them, ... [+]
- 58th Berlin International Film Festival 2008
- Sundance Film Festival 2008 - Official Selection
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24 Independent Spirit Awards
- nom. Best Feature
- nom. Best Director (Lance Hammer)
- nom. Best Actress (Tarra Riggs)
- nom. Best Supporting Actor (JimMyron Ross)
- nom. Best First Screenplay (Lance Hammer)
- nom. Best Cinematography (Lol Crawley)
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New York Film Critics Circle - Year 2008
- nom. Best First Film
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Gotham Independent Film Awards: 2008
- nom. Best Feature
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46th Gijón Film Festival (2008)
- nom. Best Feature Film
- winner Best Actor (Micheal J. Smith, JimMyron Ross (ex aequo))
- winner Best Actress (Tarra Riggs)
- Chicago Film Critics Awards 2008
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10th BAFICI - Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival
- nom. Big Prize - Best Film
- winner Best Director (Lance Hammer)