Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page

The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.

7. 'The Sessions'

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The film directed by Ben Lewin about a paralyzed man who decides to lose his virginity was based on an essay written by Mark O'Brien, titled "On Seeing a Sex Surrogate," that appeared in The Sun magazine. The movie earned nominations for Best Supporting Actress for Helen Hunt.

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