FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Fort Worth singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander has been nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards for his track “Like a Bird,” featured in the film Sing Sing.
The poignant acoustic song complements the film’s story of men in a New York prison finding purpose through a theater program. The movie, directed by Fort Worth native Greg Kwedar, also received nominations for Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Alexander, born in Greece to Nigerian parents and a longtime resident of Fort Worth, has captivated audiences with his soulful storytelling and diverse musical influences, which include Tracy Chapman and Gary Clark Jr.
The Academy Awards winners will be announced on March 2. For more on Alexander’s inspiring story, visit WFAA.com.
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