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Places in the Heart - Definition and Overview |
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Places in the Heart is a 1984 film which tells the story of a Southern widow who tries to keep her farm together with the help of a blind man and an African-American man. It stars Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, John Malkovich and Danny Glover.
The movie was written and directed by Robert Benton, and filmed in the Dallas, Texas area.
It won Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Sally Field) and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen. It was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (John Malkovich), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Lindsay Crouse), Best Costume Design, Best Director and Best Picture.
When Sally Field reached the podium to accept her Oscar, her second (the first was for Norma Rae), she uttered the memorable, much-mocked line, "You like me! You really like me!"
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Example Usage of Places |
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NZAfro: Two more Places left. Who can follow @bucky_bones the fastest? Fly my pretties! Fly! |
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m_allison6: @casperbuys Dreams can take you to the highest of your hopes and to the most special Places your heart has ever known. |
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AmyMahler: @whetstonelions here's a 'schmap' for Compton: http://schmap.it/XFEbAH?a (made at www.schmap.it = share Places and events on Twitter) |
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