In both employing real people like Linda May to portray themselves on screen, as well as top notch actors like Frances McDormand and David Strathairn to play a similar reality through fictionalized personas, everything meshes together into one of the most memorable film experiences from 2020.
Nomadland proves this point in one of the most spectacular examples of reality making for better, more believable fiction.
You can see the finished product for yourself, as Nomadland is in theaters where available, as well as streaming through Hulu.
Acting is rarely ever a solo quest, as casts need to collaborate, no matter how great the size of their role, in the name of making the entire piece come to life.