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“Sort out fact from fiction in the best selling novel and movie Angels & Demons”
Sort out fact and fiction in this illuminating documentary, which reveals the truth behind the secret societies, religious conspiracies and hidden Roman symbols prominently featured in Dan Brown's novel Angels and Demons. In addition to leading symbologists, art historians and religious scholars, this program also includes footage from the best-selling book's movie adaptation and interviews with director Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks.
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Released
Original Language
EN
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.
