The Award: Best Documentary Short Subject for One Survivor Remembers
The Speech: Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissman Klein gave one of the most moving speeches in the history of the Oscars when she accepted her award at the 68th Annual Academy Awards.
“I have been in a place for six incredible years where winning meant a crust of bread and to live another day. Since the blessed day of my liberation I have asked the question, ‘Why am I here? I am no better.’
In my mind’s eye I see those years and those who never lived to see the magic of a boring evening at home. On their behalf, I wish to thank you for honouring their memory and you cannot do it in any better way than when you return to your homes tonight, to realise that each of you who know the joy of freedom are winners. Thank you on their behalf with all my heart.”
Watch it here (and blub).
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Ali1748
Feb 23rd 2010, 17:06
Cuba's speech wasn't that bad , he just got emotional.
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kaysad
Feb 23rd 2010, 20:04
The lady trying to get Gerda Weissmann Klein off the stage must of felt like s**t afterwards! and the music guys!
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Toursiveu
Feb 23rd 2010, 21:29
Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman's speeches when they won Best Director and Supporting Actor for Unforgiven are just pure class. They made us understand that they don't take all this seriously, they did it with humor and dignity. Worst speech ever in my opinion? Julia Roberts winning for Erin Brockovich. But maybe it's because I just can't stand her...
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bookster8
Feb 23rd 2010, 21:43
oh boo hoo, the precious Oscars were ruined because we had to think about how sexist/racist Hollywood is. cry about it some more.
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mitchsn
Feb 24th 2010, 1:42
#20 Except that Sacheen Littlefeather's real name is Maria Cruz, a Mexican actress.
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dcmcrae
Feb 24th 2010, 4:49
Christ! The worst thing about geeks is that they cant understand feelings and this is such a case! Gwenyth Paltrow was over happy and so was Halle Berry when they won and their reactions were understandable. Grow up, get a life and move out of your parents basement kiddos of Totalfilm.
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