In the Oscars 2021 list, films that speak truth to power in ways unimaginable in India today
At least three of the seven frontrunners revolve around people or groups challenging the might of the American state. The United States Vs Billie Holiday (2021) | Lee Daniels Entertainment/New Slate Ventures/Roth/Kirschenbaum Films
To glance over the list of nominations for this year’s Oscar awards is to marvel at the number of movies about Americans speaking to power. At least three of the seven frontrunners revolve around people or groups challenging the might of the American state.
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