Summary
One of the most moving moments from Sunday’s Oscars ceremony was the award for best supporting actor to Troy Kotsur, making him the first male deaf actor to win an Oscar Award. The film he appeared in, “CODA,” was also named best picture. Jeffrey Brown has our look for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."Five Facts
- Who is Troy Kotsur and what is his background?
- What award did Kotsur win recently?
- What is the movie CODA about?
- Why is Kotsur's win significant?
- How does Kotsur hope CODA changes viewers perceptions of the deaf community?
Focus Questions
Kotsur says of the deaf community that he grew up in that "we are a rich culture"? What do you think he means by that based on this interview? Media literacy: Of all the stories that emerged from the Academy Awards, why do you think the producers chose to highlight this one?For More
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