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And the Oscar Goes To...

2014-02-01 · 95 min · ★ 6.8

Documentary · 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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Directors
Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
Production companies
Turner Classic Movies
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Annette BeningAnnette BeningSelf - Interviewee
Ellen BurstynEllen BurstynSelf - Interviewee
Jane FondaJane FondaSelf - Interviewee
Jennifer HudsonJennifer HudsonSelf - Interviewee
Liza MinnelliLiza MinnelliSelf - Interviewee
Phil Alden RobinsonPhil Alden RobinsonSelf - Interviewee
Michael MooreMichael MooreSelf - Interviewee
Ben BurttBen BurttSelf - Interviewee
Ve NeillVe NeillSelf - Interviewee
Jeannine OppewallJeannine OppewallSelf - Interviewee
Bruce VilanchBruce VilanchSelf - Interviewee
George ClooneyGeorge ClooneySelf - Interviewee
Robert OsborneRobert OsborneSelf - Interviewee
Craig BarronCraig BarronSelf - Interviewee
Kirk BaxterKirk BaxterSelf - Interviewee
Jeffrey KurlandJeffrey KurlandSelf - Interviewee
John BaileyJohn BaileySelf
Freida Lee MockFreida Lee MockSelf
Tom HanksTom HanksSelf - Actor

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