Julia Roberts to get PGA Recognition for 'In the Land of Bloodstream and Honey'

Julia Roberts continues to be recognized on her global humanitarian work, and today her directorial debut, 'In the Land of Bloodstream and Honey,' has been honored because of its "provocative social issues" through the Producers Guild of America. Jolie will be provided using the guild's 2012 Stanley Kramer Award at their honours ceremony on Jan. 21. "'In the Land of Bloodstream and Honey' is definitely an remarkable film that shows an intricate love story set from the terrors from the Bosnian War, especially towards women," Producers Guild presidents Hawk Koch and Mark Gordon stated inside a statement. "This film truly holds the legacy of Stanley Kramer." Kramer, who died in 2001, would be a highly respected director and producer noted for his socially conscious films including 'Judgment at Nuremberg,' 'Guess Who's Visiting Dinner,' and 'The Defiant Ones.' The award named after him is presented on films, producers or any other individual "whose achievement or contribution fires up provocative social issues within an accessible and raising fashion." Previous readers include 'Hotel Rwanda' and 'In America.' 'In the Land of Bloodstream and Honey' opens in limited release on 12 ,. 23. The film's PR states it "shows the incredible emotional, moral and physical toll the war assumes people along with the effects that stem from the possible lack of political will to intervene inside a society stricken with conflict." [via EW] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook