“CODA” wins best picture in a streaming first at the Oscars
(VOVWORLD) -Heartwarming movie "CODA," about a deaf family with a hearing daughter, won the prestigious best picture prize at the Oscars on Sunday, the first time a streaming service took home the film industry's biggest prize
 "CODA" cast and crew accept the award for Best Picture for "CODA" onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on March 27, 2022. (Photo: Reuters) |
"CODA" was released by Apple TV+, which beat Netflix’s contender "The Power of the Dog" and other entries from traditional Hollywood studios.
Troy Kotsur made history as the first deaf man to win an Oscar, earning best supporting actor for his role in "CODA."
Will Smith won the Oscar for best actor for playing the father of Venus and Serena Williams in "King Richard."
Jessica Chastain landed the best actress award for playing TV evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye."
In other awards, Jane Campion became just the third woman in the 94-year history of the Oscars to win best director, for her dark Western "Power of the Dog."