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Friday, March 08, 2024
An Oscar win for Lily Gladstone would be a huge step for Native Americans in an industry that has reduced them to stereotypes
theconversation.com: Killers of the Flower Moon is an unsettling and powerful historical epic. For her quiet but captivating performance as Mollie Burkhart, Lily Gladstone has rightly been nominated for best actress at the Academy Awards – making her the first Native American woman to compete in this category.
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Harshitha Bharghava
said...
I don't think people understand how much I love and appreciate Lily Gladstone. She's a wonderful human being and I just love her and her acting. Ugh and the fact that she was the first Indigenous woman to take home a golden globe is absolutely incredible as she made history that night. Now, do I think that there are so many other indigenous people that came before her who deserved a nomination and a win? Yes, I do. But, I'm glad it finally happened, and I'm so happy that Lily Gladstone took the win. It is absolutely incredible that she has taken win after win and is finally getting the proper recognition she deserves. Especially with her being the first Indigenous woman to be nominated for the category of Best Actress for her performance in Killers of the Flower Moon at *tonights* Academy Awards. I'm definitely gonna tune in and watch the awards, so I'm so excited to see the outcome of the win.
Seeing Lily Gladstone get nominated for Best Actress is super cool and seriously important. She's making history as the first Native American woman in this spot, and that's huge for representation. Her role as Mollie Burkhart in "Killers of the Flower Moon" isn't just a great performance; it's a big step forward in getting Native American stories out there. Gladstone isn't just acting; she's using her spotlight to shine a light on bigger issues, making sure people know about the real stories and struggles of Native Americans. It's awesome to see her stand up for what she believes in, especially when she talks about the importance of these stories being told by Native people themselves. This nomination means a lot more than just an award. It's about visibility and showing young Native kids that their dreams are valid and achievable. It's a reminder of the not-so-pretty parts of American history, like the Osage murders, and why we need to remember and learn from them.
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I don't think people understand how much I love and appreciate Lily Gladstone. She's a wonderful human being and I just love her and her acting. Ugh and the fact that she was the first Indigenous woman to take home a golden globe is absolutely incredible as she made history that night. Now, do I think that there are so many other indigenous people that came before her who deserved a nomination and a win? Yes, I do. But, I'm glad it finally happened, and I'm so happy that Lily Gladstone took the win. It is absolutely incredible that she has taken win after win and is finally getting the proper recognition she deserves. Especially with her being the first Indigenous woman to be nominated for the category of Best Actress for her performance in Killers of the Flower Moon at *tonights* Academy Awards. I'm definitely gonna tune in and watch the awards, so I'm so excited to see the outcome of the win.
Seeing Lily Gladstone get nominated for Best Actress is super cool and seriously important. She's making history as the first Native American woman in this spot, and that's huge for representation. Her role as Mollie Burkhart in "Killers of the Flower Moon" isn't just a great performance; it's a big step forward in getting Native American stories out there. Gladstone isn't just acting; she's using her spotlight to shine a light on bigger issues, making sure people know about the real stories and struggles of Native Americans. It's awesome to see her stand up for what she believes in, especially when she talks about the importance of these stories being told by Native people themselves. This nomination means a lot more than just an award. It's about visibility and showing young Native kids that their dreams are valid and achievable. It's a reminder of the not-so-pretty parts of American history, like the Osage murders, and why we need to remember and learn from them.
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