Sean Baker's Oscar Speech: A Plea to Save the Cinema Experience

The Oscars 2025 saw Sean Baker win Best Director and Best Picture for "Battle Cry." His acceptance speech wasn't just about personal achievement; it was a passionate call to action to save the cinema experience. Baker highlighted the alarming closure of nearly 1,000 movie screens in the US since the pandemic, particularly impacting independent theaters. He urged distributors to prioritize theatrical releases and parents to introduce their children to the magic of cinema. "It's a communal experience you simply don't get at home," Baker emphasized, expressing concern about the loss of a vital part of our culture. His words resonated with many, underscoring the importance of supporting independent theaters and preserving the shared experience of watching films in a movie house. The speech concluded with a touching tribute to his mother, who introduced him to cinema at age five, making it a memorable and moving moment of the ceremony.

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Oscar 2025: Trionfo di Anora e il Ritorno del Cinema Indipendente

La 97ª edizione degli Oscar ha visto il trionfo di Anora di Sean Baker, vincitore di cinque statuette, e ha segnato il ritorno dell’attenzione sul ci…