Spare us. Speaking about her weekly protests, Fonda has focused on what she said is a far more grave issue. FB Tweet More. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Joaquin Phoenix, center, stands with other protesters outside the U. Capitol during a protest on climate change, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Close Sign in. During his BAFTA speech in February after winning Leading Actor, he called attention to the often-debated topic of diversity in filmmaking, and specifically to the all-white lineup of actors in his category.
Joker was a highly divisive film , with many people including Vox staff arguing that it glorified violence without saying anything new. Phoenix turning his awards season campaign and Oscar win for the film into a chance to criticize a wide range of social ills is more than a little ironic.
But it did seem as though Phoenix was attempting to make his Oscar win as little about himself as possible — and that was probably the best approach. Our mission has never been more vital than it is in this moment: to empower through understanding. Financial contributions from our readers are a critical part of supporting our resource-intensive work and help us keep our journalism free for all.
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Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email required. Phoenix picked up the award for best actor, becoming the second performer to win an Oscar for playing the comic book villain. In his speech, he delivered a message of unity, saying whatever the cause was close to a person's heart -- be it gender inequality, racism or animal rights -- "we're talking about the fight against injustice.
He also said he hopes others are granted what he has been previously -- a chance to be better. I've been selfish. I've been cruel at times, hard to work with, and I'm grateful that so many of you in this room have given me a second chance," he said. Not when we cancel each other out for past mistakes, but when we help each other to grow, when we educate each other, when we guide each other towards redemption.
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