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This episode will revisit the speech actor Sacheen Littlefeather delivered on Marlon Brando's behalf to explore Native American representation in cinema and controversies about using the Oscars stage as a platform for activism.
Guests: Sacheen Littlefeather, activist/actress; Buffy Sainte-Marie, singer/songwriter
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So far in this season of the Academy Museum Podcast we've heard a lot about casting a lead or finding the right star for a project. What goes into piecing together a group with incredible chemistry? Everything Everywhere All At Once was originally written for Jackie Chan and Awkwafina, but it’s...
Published 08/17/23
How do you cast an iconic character like Batman for the screen, especially for the third or fourth or tenth time?
Guests: Lora Kennedy, casting director; John Papsidera, casting director
Academy Museum digital engagement platforms, including this podcast, are sponsored by Bloomberg...
Published 08/10/23