SPECIAL REPORT: Into The Land Of Nomads
QUARTZITE, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) - It was once Luke Skywalkers home of Tatooine in 'Return of the Jedi' another time the combat zone during The Gulf War in 'Jarhead', needless to say, the Desert Southwest has a hefty
amount of Hollywood film credits.
’Nomadland’ is one of the recent stories shot in Yuma and Quartzite, it follows Fran (Frances McDormand), a woman in her sixties who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.
The docu-drama has now snagged several awards and is nominated for several Academy Awards including 'Best Picture'.