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1. www.azcentral.com › story › entertainmentMeet Swankie, the Arizona-based breakout star of the Oscar ...

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   Mar 16, 2021 · Swankie, a real-life nomad who plays a version of herself in the Oscar-winning film, shares her stories and experiences with the Arizona Republic. She talks about her van, her ex-husband, her role in the movie and her future plans.

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3. www.latimes.com › entertainment-arts › moviesThe nomads of 'Nomadland' on real life versus acting - Los ...

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   Feb 25, 2021 · Feb. 25, 2021 11:45 AM PT. In her wildest dreams, Charlene Swankie never imagined that Hollywood would come calling — or even know how to find her.

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4. www.esquire.com › entertainment › movies'Nomadland' True Story - Jessica Bruder on the Real Fern ...

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   Apr 20, 2021 · Other nomads from the book who appear in the film are Charlene Swankie, an experienced kayaker who's been living on the road for over a decade, and Bob Wells, a famous YouTuber and the founder of...

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6. www.newsweek.com › nomadland-hulu-true-story-real'Nomadland': The True Story Behind the Hulu Movie - Newsweek

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   Feb 19, 2021 · I died...."One indelible moment comes when a 75-year-old nomad named Swankie tells Fern about her terminal brain cancer... Even Fern's fictional backstory is based on real-life events.

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   Feb 15, 2021 · Swankie has been on the road for over 10 years—and her fictionalized counterpart strikes up a friendship with Fern before embarking on her own journey to Alaska.

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   Is Swankie a real person?

   • Swankie plays a version of herself, a nomad who befriends Fern and spends some time with her. There are some crucial differences between the movie Swankie and the real one, but it's clear Zhao captured her essence. It's also clear that the charmingly unaffected Swankie is enjoying herself, after a fashion, she hasn't let the experience change her.

   Meet Swankie, the Arizona-based star of Oscar-winning 'Nomadland'

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   Is 'Swankie' a good movie?

   • If you haven't seen the film, which was nominated for six Academy Awards, Zhao cast a lot of non-actors like Swankie — something Zhao has done in her previous films. Swankie provides a genuineness to the film; the mark of a good actor is you can't tell they're acting, and she passes that test with ease.

   Meet Swankie, the Arizona-based star of Oscar-winning 'Nomadland'

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   How do may & Swankie relate to each other?

   • May and Swankie both deliver powerful monologues about finding hope, with May revealing she once contemplated suicide and Swankie saying she plans to return to Alaska to die in nature. (Borrowing from Swankie’s ex-husband, Zhao gave her character a convincing cancer diagnosis.

   The Nomads Of ‘Nomadland' On Their Newfound Stardom

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   Where does Swankie spend her last year?

   • It's also clear that the charmingly unaffected Swankie is enjoying herself, after a fashion, she hasn't let the experience change her. They spend a chunk of the film near Quartzsite, Arizona, which is where Swankie's van was parked for the interview. Other than going to the film's premiere at the Rose Bowl, she's spent the last couple years here.

   Meet Swankie, the Arizona-based star of Oscar-winning 'Nomadland'

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9. variety.com › 2021 › awardsNomadland Stars Linda May and Swankie Attend Oscars With ...

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   Apr 25, 2021 · Linda May and Swankie are two of the nonprofessional actors who play themselves in the Oscar-nominated film Nomadland, based on a book by Jessica Bruder. They share their stories of life on the road, their friendship with director Chloé Zhao, and their excitement of attending the Academy Awards.

10. www.huffpost.com › entry › nomadland-charleneThe Nomads Of ‘Nomadland' On Their Newfound Stardom - HuffPost

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    Mar 12, 2021 · The Nomads Of ‘Nomadland' On Their Newfound Stardom. Linda May and Charlene Swankie had never acted before. Now they’re in an Oscar front-runner opposite Frances McDormand. By Matthew Jacobs. Mar 12, 2021, 05:45 AM EST. | Updated Mar 13, 2021.