Dances With Wolves, The Last of the MohicansDavis delivered a version of the gender-parity pitch she has made in recent years in agencies and on studio lots, speaking this time to the industry group gathered in the Dolby ballroom. "made me realize how few opportunities we give women to come out of a movie feeling excited and empowered by the female characters,” Davis said. "The message we are sending is that men and boys are far more valuable to us than women and girls.
Studi's speech, too, noted decades of under-representation in the industry. "I'd simply like to say, it’s about time," Studi said, accepting his Oscar. "It's been a wild and wonderful ride, and I'm really proud to be here tonight as the first indigenous Native American to receive an Academy Award. It's a humbling honor to receive an award for something I love to do."co-star, with his Oscar, put a finer point on the issue.
Lynch, meanwhile, offered a short, Lynchian acceptance speech, saying, "To the Academy and everyone who helped me along the way, thanks. [To Oscar] You have a very nice face. Good night." "This is an anxiety-free zone, so rare in this town, so needed," said Academy President and casting director
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that's fine if you all have the same kind of talent and box office draw and ratings on TV