Academy Awards president urges nominees to stand up politically

Culture&Arts Iulia Postelnicu
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Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the president of the Academy, held a speech on Monday and had a very important message for the nominees.

She asks the artists to “stand up” during this political tough times. Isaacs urges them to use their power and their voice in this way.

She didn’t refer to a certain political figure, but it has something with president Donald Trump and his latest executive order.

The Oscars are reacting to the immigration ban. Actors that are nominated and are from different countries said they would boycott the awards to show the president that the ban is racist and unfair.

For example, Iranian director, Asghar Farhadi, took the decision to skip the awards. He is nominated for his movie, but he will not attend the ceremony. He also skipped the event from yesterday.

The president added that she is aware of the fact that many artists could not attend the event from yesterday from political reasons. She knows the struggles many artists in the world go through. It’s hard for them to feel free anymore, as things like the ban occur.

She thinks that art is universal and has no borders. Society should not censor it in any way.

The United States, which have the biggest film and arts industry should be the main one to have its gates open for every artist from everywhere.

Isaacs points that the Academy doesn’t care about religion, sex or race, but talent. They promote a tolerant world. The power of change stands in their hands.

In the end, she advised the nominees to keep close in thought these political statements. They should try to make their speeches as meaningful as possible.