The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, for their performances in Focus Features’ “Song Sung Blue,” will receive the inaugural Gotham Musical Tribute at the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony, taking place on Monday, December 1st, 2025 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. With this tribute, The Gotham will honor Hudson and Jackman for their outstanding musical performances that capture the heart and soul of Neil Diamond’s timeless music on the big screen.
“Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman deliver performances in Song Sung Blue that are at once powerful, intimate, and deeply human,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. “Their connection on screen, and the soulful way they bring this true story to life, channel the timeless music of Neil Diamond while revealing their own artistry and spirit. It’s a film that reminds us how music can uplift and inspire — and we’re thrilled to celebrate their extraordinary artistry with our new Gotham Musical Tribute at this year’s Gotham Film Awards.”
Based on a true story, “Song Sung Blue” follows two down-on-their-luck musicians who form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Hudson and Jackman, playing the Milwaukee husband and wife duo, are joined by a dynamic ensemble cast featuring Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi. The film is written, directed, and produced by Craig Brewer, alongside producers John Davis and John Fox.
Song Sung Blue, which premiered at the AFI Film Festival on October 26th, 2025, will hit theaters nationwide on December 25th
Other honorees previously announced include “Hedda” star Tessa Thompson (Spotlight Tribute), “Jay Kelly” filmmaker Noah Baumbach (Directors’ Tribute), “Frankenstein” director Guillermo del Toro along with Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac (Vanguard Tribute), and the cast of “Sinners” (Ensemble Tribute) for the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” leads all nominees for this year’s Gotham Film Awards with six nominations, including Best Feature, where it will compete against “Bugonia,” “East of Wall,” “Familiar Touch,” “Hamnet,” “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” “Lurker,” “Sorry, Baby,” “The Testament of Ann Lee,” and “Train Dreams.”
Winners of the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, December 1st, 2025. Nominees were announced on October 28th, 2025.
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