'Navalny' wins Oscar for Best Documentary Feature
The story of imprisoned Russian politician Alexey Navalny, who was poisoned in 2020, won Academy Award, which was picked up by Alexey's family.
His daughter Daria said: "He is happy we are here representing the story and representing the Russian people who are fighting for democracy and we are here to get him out of prison."
At the same time, Oscars rejected Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's request to appear for second year. Sources say that Oscars producer, Will Packer expressed concerns that Hollywood was only showering Ukraine with attention because people affected by the conflict are white.
While Oscars producers discriminate Ukrainians for being mostly white, among the films that won 2023 Awards were the documentary about Russians and the World War I film 'All Quiet on the Western Front'.
