At the 97th Academy Awards, plenty of stars used Hollywood's biggest night as a platform for political issues.Swedish singer and actor Kayo Shekoni lifted up her black heel to reveal the words "free Congo" on the red carpet, advocating for the conflict-ridden African nation."Conclave" writer Peter Straughan showed his support for Ukraine with a Ukrainian flag pin accent on his tuxedo."Just to say, let's not turn our backs on Ukraine," he told Variety's Marc Malkin.The pin caries extra significance after a tense meeting unfolded between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance Friday.The team behind best documentary nominee "Porcelain War," the story of Ukrainian artists who trade their paintbrushes for guns to fight against the Russian invasion, also sported Ukrainian flag pins.바카라 게임 웹사이트œThe Brutalist바카라 게임 웹사이트 actor Guy Pearce showed up wearing a 바카라 게임 웹사이트œFREE PALESTINE바카라 게임 웹사이트 pin featuring a white dove and a gold branch. The award show comes as Israel stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday.Pearce, who has expressed his support throughout the awards season with various pins, said, 바카라 게임 웹사이트œIt바카라 게임 웹사이트™s the least we can do.바카라 게임 웹사이트바카라 게임 웹사이트œI바카라 게임 웹사이트™m just always on the case of trying to recognize Palestine and it having as much support as it possibly can because it바카라 게임 웹사이트™s what it absolutely needs.바카라 게임 웹사이트Adrien Brody clinched his second Oscar for best actor, winning Sunday for his role as a visionary Jewish Hungarian architect in 바카라 게임 웹사이트œThe Brutalist.""No matter where you are in your career, no matter what you바카라 게임 웹사이트™ve accomplished, it can all go away. And I think what makes this night so special is the awareness of that.바카라 게임 웹사이트Brody called out antisemitism and racism during his speech.바카라 게임 웹사이트œI바카라 게임 웹사이트™m here once again to represent the lingering traumas and the repercussions of war and systematic oppression and of antisemitism and racism and othering," he said. "I pray for a healthier and a happier and a more inclusive world. And I believe if the past can teach us anything, it바카라 게임 웹사이트™s a reminder to not let hate go unchecked.바카라 게임 웹사이트"No Other Land," the story of Palestinian activists fighting to protect their communities from demolition by the Israeli military, won the Oscar for best documentary on Sunday.The collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers follows activist Basel Adra as he risks arrest to document the destruction of his hometown, which Israeli soldiers are tearing down to use as a military training zone, at the southern edge of the West Bank. Adra's pleas fall on deaf ears until he befriends a Jewish Israeli journalist who helps him amplify his story."About two months ago, I became a father, and my hope to my daughter is that she will not have to live the same life I'm living now, always fearing settlers, violence, home demolitions and forcible displacements," said Adra. In the film, Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham embeds in a community fighting displacement, but he faces some pushback from Palestinians who point out his privileges as an Israeli citizen. Adra says he is unable to leave the West Bank and is treated like a criminal, while Abraham can come and go freely.The film is heavily reliant on camcorder footage from Adra's personal archive. He captures Israeli soldiers bulldozing the village school and filling water wells with cement to prevent people from rebuilding.Residents of the small, rugged region of Masafer Yatta band together after Adra films an Israeli soldier shooting a local man who is protesting the demolition of his home. The man becomes paralyzed, and his mother struggles to take care of him while living in a cave. Earlier in the night, just outside, a pro-Palestinian protest briefly blocked Highland Avenue, stalling the flow of stars on the Oscars red carpet.At 3:16 p.m. Pacific/6:15 p.m. Eastern, the Oscars texted attendees to stay in their vehicles as roadway obstructions meant the event could not receive guests. Ten minutes later, a text said arrivals could resume, but the carpet had substantially cleared out.
At the 97th Academy Awards, plenty of stars used Hollywood's biggest night as a platform for political issues.
Swedish singer and actor Kayo Shekoni lifted up her black heel to reveal the words "free Congo" on the red carpet, advocating for the conflict-ridden African nation.
Jae C. Hong
Kayo Shekoni, left, and Johan Grimonprez arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Jae C. Hong
Kayo Shekoni shows the bottom of her shoe as she arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
"Conclave" writer Peter Straughan showed his support for Ukraine with a Ukrainian flag pin accent on his tuxedo.
"Just to say, let's not turn our backs on Ukraine," he told Variety's Marc Malkin.
The pin caries extra significance after a tense meeting unfolded between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance Friday.
Kevin Winter
Peter Straughan accepts the Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) award for "Conclave" onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025, in Hollywood, California.
The team behind best documentary nominee "Porcelain War," the story of Ukrainian artists who trade their paintbrushes for guns to fight against the Russian invasion, also sported Ukrainian flag pins.
바카라 게임 웹사이트œThe Brutalist바카라 게임 웹사이트 actor Guy Pearce showed up wearing a 바카라 게임 웹사이트œFREE PALESTINE바카라 게임 웹사이트 pin featuring a white dove and a gold branch. The award show comes as Israel and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday.
Jordan Strauss
Guy Pearce arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Pearce, who has expressed his support throughout the awards season with various pins, said, 바카라 게임 웹사이트œIt바카라 게임 웹사이트™s the least we can do.바카라 게임 웹사이트
바카라 게임 웹사이트œI바카라 게임 웹사이트™m just always on the case of trying to recognize Palestine and it having as much support as it possibly can because it바카라 게임 웹사이트™s what it absolutely needs.바카라 게임 웹사이트
Adrien Brody clinched his second Oscar for best actor, winning Sunday for his role as a visionary Jewish Hungarian architect in 바카라 게임 웹사이트œThe Brutalist."
"No matter where you are in your career, no matter what you바카라 게임 웹사이트™ve accomplished, it can all go away. And I think what makes this night so special is the awareness of that.바카라 게임 웹사이트
Brody called out antisemitism and racism during his speech.
바카라 게임 웹사이트œI바카라 게임 웹사이트™m here once again to represent the lingering traumas and the repercussions of war and systematic oppression and of antisemitism and racism and othering," he said. "I pray for a healthier and a happier and a more inclusive world. And I believe if the past can teach us anything, it바카라 게임 웹사이트™s a reminder to not let hate go unchecked.바카라 게임 웹사이트
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"No Other Land," the story of Palestinian activists fighting to protect their communities from demolition by the Israeli military, won the Oscar for best documentary on Sunday.
The collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers follows activist Basel Adra as he risks arrest to document the destruction of his hometown, which Israeli soldiers are tearing down to use as a military training zone, at the southern edge of the West Bank. Adra's pleas fall on deaf ears until he befriends a Jewish Israeli journalist who helps him amplify his story.
"About two months ago, I became a father, and my hope to my daughter is that she will not have to live the same life I'm living now, always fearing settlers, violence, home demolitions and forcible displacements," said Adra.
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You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
In the film, Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham embeds in a community fighting displacement, but he faces some pushback from Palestinians who point out his privileges as an Israeli citizen. Adra says he is unable to leave the West Bank and is treated like a criminal, while Abraham can come and go freely.
The film is heavily reliant on camcorder footage from Adra's personal archive. He captures Israeli soldiers bulldozing the village school and filling water wells with cement to prevent people from rebuilding.
Residents of the small, rugged region of Masafer Yatta band together after Adra films an Israeli soldier shooting a local man who is protesting the demolition of his home. The man becomes paralyzed, and his mother struggles to take care of him while living in a cave.
Earlier in the night, just outside, a pro-Palestinian protest briefly blocked Highland Avenue, stalling the flow of stars on the Oscars red carpet.
At 3:16 p.m. Pacific/6:15 p.m. Eastern, the Oscars texted attendees to stay in their vehicles as roadway obstructions meant the event could not receive guests. Ten minutes later, a text said arrivals could resume, but the carpet had substantially cleared out.