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Oscar winners talk inclusivity, democracy, animation

By Reuters
13 March 2023   |   10:16 am
They were just some of several Oscar winners who made their way backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to speak with reporters about the significance of their films and the future of the awards ceremony.

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