Kramer vs. Kramer
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Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 film adapted by Robert Benton from the novel by Avery Corman, and directed by Benton. The film tells the story of a divorce and its impact on everyone involved, including the couple's young son. It received the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1980.
The producers had originally wanted Kate Jackson for the role of Joanna. Since Ms. Jackson was starring in the television series, "Charlie's Angels", and could not get a leave of absence to star in the movie, Ms. Streep (who was not well known at the time) was cast.
Plot
In Kramer vs. Kramer, Joanna Kramer (Meryl Streep), a Smith College graduate, is a stay-at-home mother for her son Billy, (Justin Henry). Feeling confined in this role, and neglected by her husband Ted (Dustin Hoffman), Joanna leaves the marriage in order "to find herself."
Ted (who has been focusing on rising in his advertising company in order to provide well for his family) is shocked by Joanna's decision and is left to raise Billy by himself. With the help of his neighbor and Joanna's friend, Margaret (Jane Alexander), Ted comes to understand why Joanna left. In the process, he becomes more invested in raising Billy than in his job (which he eventually loses).
About a year and a half after leaving, Joanna returns to New York in order to claim Billy and a custody battle ensues.
Cultural impact
Kramer vs. Kramer reflected a cultural shift which occurred during the 1970s and the period of second wave feminism, when ideas about "motherhood" and "fatherhood" were changing. The film was widely praised for the way in which it gave equal weight and importance to both Joanna and Ted's point of views [link].1980 Academy Awards
Wins
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.
- Best Actor in a Leading Role - Dustin Hoffman
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Meryl Streep
Nominations
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Justin Henry
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Jane Alexander
- Best Cinematography
- Best Film Editing.
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