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To The Contrary

Special Hangout on Oscars Boycott

6m 28s

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith and director Spike Lee are two African-American stars calling for a boycott of the Academy Award ceremony because all of the 20 actors nominated for awards are white. They charge the Oscars are unfair. Guests: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and Jennifer Higgins.

Aired: 01/20/16
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