Star of "The Visitor" Receives Oscar Bid

Published on January 23, 2009 by Christy Tennant

"What’s particularly clear this season is that the Academy will reward excellence, no matter if it comes from a big studio or a small independent."

So says the New York Times in its January 22 article, "With the Film Academy's Evolution, Quality Emerges Triumphant." Click here to read the whole article.

Among the nominees for Best Actor is Richard Jenkins, for his "quietly brilliant" performance in The Visitor, co-starring IAM's Danai Gurira. Both actors delivered extrodinary performances in the film.

IAM celebrates this nomination for Jenkins and applauds the Academy's recognition of film making, acting, directing and writing at its finest.

If you have not yet seen the film, be sure to add it to your Netflix list, or pick it up from Amazon.