Oscar Movies: Sometimes a Great Nation (1971)

Universal (Paul Newman-Foeman Company Production)

Oscar Nominations: 2

Supporting Actor: Richard Jaeckel
Song: “All His Children,” music by Henry Mancini, lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman

Oscar Context:

In 1971, the Supporting Actor Oscar winner was Ben Johnson for “The Last Picture Show.” The Oscar song went to Isaac Hayes for “Theme from Shaft.”