Her dedication to the cause caused her to miss out on accepting the BAFTA’s annual Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film on October 25. In a pre-recorded video shown at the awards show in Los Angeles, Fonda explained her absence.
“I’m sorry that I’m not there, but as you may have heard I’ve been getting arrested,” she said. “I decided that I needed to do more, so I moved to D.C. for four months and I’m trying to heighten the sense of urgency there needs to be. Anyway, that’s why I’m not with you tonight, but it’s for a good cause.”
The video ended with footage of Fonda getting arrested with fellow demonstrators. “Thank you BAFTA,” Fonda yelled as cops led her away.”BAFTA, thank you for the Stanley Kubrick award for excellence in film. I’m sorry I’m not there, I’m very honored.” Her unconventional speech received overwhelming applause and a standing ovation at the awards show. Fonda also recruited some famous faces to join her, including her
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