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Feature film — 2014

And the Oscar Goes To... (2014)

6.81h 35mDocumentary — TV Movie

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.

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Director: Rob Epstein

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Annette Bening as Self - Interviewee

Annette Bening

Self - Interviewee

Ellen Burstyn as Self - Interviewee

Ellen Burstyn

Self - Interviewee

Jane Fonda as Self - Interviewee

Jane Fonda

Self - Interviewee

Jennifer Hudson as Self - Interviewee

Jennifer Hudson

Self - Interviewee

Liza Minnelli as Self - Interviewee

Liza Minnelli

Self - Interviewee

Phil Alden Robinson as Self - Interviewee

Phil Alden Robinson

Self - Interviewee

Michael Moore as Self - Interviewee

Michael Moore

Self - Interviewee

Ben Burtt as Self - Interviewee

Ben Burtt

Self - Interviewee

Ve Neill as Self - Interviewee

Ve Neill

Self - Interviewee

Jeannine Oppewall as Self - Interviewee

Jeannine Oppewall

Self - Interviewee

Bruce Vilanch as Self - Interviewee

Bruce Vilanch

Self - Interviewee

George Clooney as Self - Interviewee

George Clooney

Self - Interviewee

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