And the Oscar Goes To...

And the Oscar Goes To...

Directed by Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein

Produced by Turner Classic Movies

201495 min6.8 / 10

A celebratory documentary tracing the Academy Awards from its 1927 founding through its evolution into cinema's most prestigious honor.

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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  • Is And the Oscar Goes To... violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is And the Oscar Goes To... scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is And the Oscar Goes To... easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is And the Oscar Goes To... sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does And the Oscar Goes To... end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Love60

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