And the Oscar Goes To...

A warm, nostalgic stroll through Hollywood history, full of famous faces and fond anecdotes, easy to watch and gently informative.

Directed by

Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein

Genres

Documentary, Tv movie

Starring

Annette Bening, Ellen Burstyn, Jane Fonda

Overview

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Celebrity, art, media, ambition

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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