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1. Oscars So White? Or So Dumb? Discuss.

Author

DARGIS, MANOHLA, MORRIS, WESLEY, and SCOTT, A. O.

Subjects
*ACADEMY Awards, *CULTURAL pluralism, *MINORITY actors, *WHITE people, *BOYCOTTS, *POLITICAL attitudes, SOCIAL aspects
Abstract

The article discusses what the author refers to as a diversity problem involving the Academy Awards (Oscars) nominations in 2016, and it mentions the Oscars failed to recognize any minority actors for the second year in a row. Motion pictures dealing with the lives of black people are addressed, including "Creed" starring white actor Sylvester Stallone and "Straight Outta Compton." It states that African American actress Jada Pinkett Smith and director Spike Lee plan to boycott the Oscars.

Published
2016

2. Familiar Faces In Oscar Chase.

Author

BARNES, BROOKS and CIEPLY, MICHAEL

Subjects
*ACADEMY Awards, *CULTURAL pluralism, ACTING awards
Abstract

The article discusses the motion pictures that have been nominated for Academy Awards (Oscars) in 2016, and it mentions how the black-themed film "Straight Outta Compton" did not receive a Best Picture award nomination. According to the article, an all-white group of entertainers have been nominated for the Oscars' acting awards. The films "The Revenant," "Mad Max: Fury Road," and "Spotlight" are examined, along with the boxing movie "Creed" and the Academy Awards' lack of diversity.

Published
2016

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