"Oscars Amid Divisive War: A Historical Perspective"
TL;DR
The 2003 Oscars took place just three days after the United States invaded Iraq, leading to a politics-infused evening as celebrities arrived amid a large law enforcement presence and protests. This year, as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences prepares for another Oscars, the parallels to 2003 are evident as another war dominates the headlines.
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