August Rush (2007)

Ceremony Year: 2008Category: Best Original SongReleased: 2007

Nominated Talent & Credits

Jamal Joseph— Music and Lyric by Jamal Joseph, Charles Mack and Tevin Thomas

Charles Mack— Music and Lyric by Jamal Joseph, Charles Mack and Tevin Thomas

Tevin Thomas— Music and Lyric by Jamal Joseph, Charles Mack and Tevin Thomas

Synopsis / Overview

Evan, a musically gifted orphan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey, he's taken under the wing of the Wizard, a homeless man who lives in an abandoned theater. After discovering his talent, the Wizard gives Evan the name "August Rush" and devises a plan to profit from his talent. Little does Evan know that his parents, Lyla and Louis, are searching for him too.

Historical Academy Record

MUSIC (Original Song) — 80th Academy Awards (2008)

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