Commentary: 'Anora's' Oscars triumph is a much-needed win for workers, in Hollywood and beyond
Sean Baker got his fairy-tale ending, investing his speeches with meaningful shout-outs on an Oscar night that celebrated unseen laborers as well as glamour.
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Russian state propagandists overjoyed at Anora’s Oscar triumph
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"Anora" wins 5 Oscars at 97th Academy Awards
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Sean Baker wins best original screenplay Oscar for Anora
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Anora sweeps Oscars with best picture, best director and best actress wins
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Sean Baker makes history with four Oscar wins for "Anora"
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An exhilarating triumph for Anora and newly-minted star Mikey Madison | Peter Bradshaw
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