And the Oscar Goes To...

2014 1h 35m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 60

DocumentaryTV Movie

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Annette Bening
Self - Interviewee
Ellen Burstyn
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Jane Fonda
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Jennifer Hudson
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Liza Minnelli
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Phil Alden Robinson
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Michael Moore
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Ben Burtt
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rob Epstein
Writers: Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein, Sharon Wood
Languages: French, English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rob Epstein, shot by Nancy Schreiber. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jeff Beal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jake Pushinsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Annette Bening and Ellen Burstyn and Jane Fonda carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3481232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Rob Epstein directs. Nancy Schreiber behind the camera. Jeff Beal scores. Jake Pushinsky cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in French, English.

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1Released 12 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.
3Directed by Rob Epstein, shot by Nancy Schreiber. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jeff Beal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jake Pushinsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Annette Bening and Ellen Burstyn and Jane Fonda carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt3481232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.