Oscars Diversity and Milestones

The video discusses the Oscars, highlighting the historical lack of diversity in its voting body and nominees. It outlines the Academy's efforts to diversify by including younger voters, women, and people of color, leading to more diverse nominees. Despite progress, challenges remain, with recent years showing a lack of representation for people of color and women in key categories. The video emphasizes the need for the Academy to address these issues to ensure a broader range of stories are recognized.

What is the primary criticism of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences regarding its voting body?

• It is too focused on international films.

• It is too young.

• It is too diverse.

• It is mostly composed of older white men.

What change did the Academy implement to address diversity issues?

• They reduced the number of awards.

• They invited younger voters and more women and people of color.

• They focused solely on blockbuster films.

• They increased the number of categories.

Which milestone was achieved in 2010 regarding the Oscars?

• A woman won Best Director for the first time.

• A foreign film won Best Picture.

• An animated film won Best Picture.

• A documentary won Best Picture.

What was significant about the Best Picture winner in 2014?

• It was the first animated film to win.

• It centered on a black character's journey.

• It was a foreign language film.

• It was directed by a woman.

What was the first year the Oscars were awarded?

• 1959

• 1929

• 1939

• 1949

Which film was the first Best Picture winner to focus on a black character's journey?

• Moonlight

• The Color Purple

• Selma

• 12 Years a Slave

What trend was observed in the 2015 Oscar nominations?

• A focus on international films.

• More nominations for documentaries.

• Increased nominations for animated films.

• No nominations for people of color in acting categories.

Which of the following films was notably absent from the 2015 Best Picture nominations?

• Whiplash

• American Sniper

• Gone Girl

• The Grand Budapest Hotel

What was a significant issue with the 2015 Oscar nominations?

• No documentaries were nominated.

• No foreign films were nominated.

• No women were nominated for directing or screenwriting.

• No animated films were nominated.

What is a major ongoing problem with the Academy's choices?

• They nominate too many animated films.

• They often overlook stories not centered on white men.

• They focus too much on international films.

• They rarely nominate documentaries.