Oscars 2022: Ukraine was an omnipresent motif at the ceremony with 30-second silent tribute, gold and blue ribbons
FirstpostThe balance between celebrating art while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rages on has been a delicate one for the Oscars. A tribute that started with words from the Ukrainian-born Mila Kunis ended with the Academy Awards fading to black about midway through Sunday’s show from Los Angeles, with a plea for anyone watching to do whatever possible to send help to those in the war-torn nation. “Recent global events have left many of us feeling gutted,” Kunis said as she took the stage, part of her remarks to introduce Reba McIntyre’s performance of the Oscar-nominated song ‘Somehow You Do’ from Four Good Days. When McIntyre’s song ended, a large video screen hovering over the stage displayed a tribute and a plea as the 30-second moment of silence began. “We’d like to have a moment of silence to show our support for the people of Ukraine currently facing invasion, conflict and prejudice within their own borders,” read the screen.
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