The statement by Bill Kramer and Janet Yang fell far short of the sentiments this moment calls for.
As artists, we depend on our ability to tell stories without reprisals.
Documentary filmmakers often expose themselves to extreme risks to enlighten the world.
To win an Oscar is not an easy task.
Most films in competition are buoyed by wide distribution and exorbitantly priced campaigns directed at voting members.
We will continue to watch over this film team.
We regret that we failed to directly acknowledge Mr. Ballal and the film by name.
We abhor the suppression of free speech under any circumstances.
Several cinematographers, documentarians, executives, and more joined these artists in askingthe sometimes-controversial Academyto do better.
As per usual, all kinds of records were broken at the 2025 Oscars.
So, here is a full breakdown of each record that was broken at the Academy Awards.
