Oscar Loves... A Courtroom Drama

<p>As award nominations for Aaron Sorkin's <em>The Trial of the Chicago 7</em> continue to amass, our Oscarologists explore the only two Best Picture winners to feature a prominent courtroom scene.</p> <p>Sir Carol Reed's film adaptation of Lionel Bart's successful stage musical <em>Oliver! </em>pushed child actors Mark Lester and Jack Wilde into the spotlight for their performances as Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger respectively, with Wilde garnering a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his work.</p> <p>In <em>Kramer vs Kramer</em>, we see the effect of divorce on Billy (Justin Henry) as he is left with his father (Dustin Hoffman) after his mother (Meryl Streep) is forced to leave. Justin Henry remains the youngest ever actor to be nominated for an Oscar.</p> <p>Thank you to Thomas Whitelaw for our intro music and Rachel Valentine Smith for our artwork.</p>