Milos Stehlik Reviews Oscar-Buzzworthy Film ‘Mudbound’

Director Dee Rees arrives at the Premiere of “Mudbound” at the 2017 AFI Fest Opening Night on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Director Dee Rees arrives at the Premiere of "Mudbound" at the 2017 AFI Fest Opening Night on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Los Angeles. Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP
Director Dee Rees arrives at the Premiere of “Mudbound” at the 2017 AFI Fest Opening Night on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Director Dee Rees arrives at the Premiere of "Mudbound" at the 2017 AFI Fest Opening Night on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Los Angeles. Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

Milos Stehlik Reviews Oscar-Buzzworthy Film ‘Mudbound’

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The Netflix dramatic release Mudbound, directed by Dee Rees, is gaining Oscar buzz. The film follows two men, one white, one African-American, on their return home from World War II, to work on a farm in rural Mississippi. Aside from their struggles with PTSD, the men along with their families attempt to deal with racism. WBEZ film contributor Milos Stehlik of Facets joins us review the film. Mudbound also runs this weekend at iPic South Barrington theater.