The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious awards in the film industry. Every year, talented filmmakers and actors are recognized for their outstanding work in cinema. In 2024, one of the most highly anticipated films, "Killers of the Flower Moon," has been nominated for several Academy Awards.
Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, "Killers of the Flower Moon" is based on a true story about a series of murders of wealthy Osage Native Americans in Oklahoma during the 1920s. The film has received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and stellar performances.
The film — which chronicles the mysterious murders of several indigenous residents living on Oklahoma’s Osage Nation Reservation after oil is discovered on tribal land in the 1920s — suffered a complete shutout at the 2024 Oscars. Star Lily Gladstone appeared to have the best chance of winning a major Oscar going into the ceremonies with her Best Female Actor win at the 2024 SAG Awards.
Gladstone’s chief competitor Emma Stone, however, took the Best Actress trophy at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, and won again in the category at the Oscars Sunday night. Gladstone did make Oscar history, though, by becoming the first Native American performer to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.
Based on David Grann's bestselling book, "Killers of the Flower Moon" tells the true story of the 1920s murders of members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma known as the "Reign of Terror." The movie, which debuted to rave reviews at the Cannes Film Festival and has received critical acclaim, brought in over $156 million at the global box office and is available to stream on Apple TV+.
Thoreson said she encourages any parent worried about how topics are taught to get involved and get to know their kids' teachers. But until she feels less of a threat around potentially losing her license, she won't teach "Killers of the Flower Moon."
"It feels like we are regressing. It feels like we've had progress and some people are uncomfortable," Thoreson said. "I'm not sure what they hope to gain from that. Except those who don't know history are bound to repeat it. So -- so, it's terrifying."
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