The early buzz seemed almost absurd MoNique, what are you wearing to the Oscars?
The harrowing film won both the Audience and Grand Jury awards in the U.S.
I feel like I live in a bubble.
Like this isnt real.
Like this is the land of Oz or something.
It has such an emotional power to it, but its not just some kind of sentimental bath.
You dont understand that film until you watch the whole thing.
You cant say weve seen this before.
The Grand Jury Prize for U.S.
Documentary was won by Ondi TimonersWe Live In Public, repeating the honor she earned in 2004 forDiG!
Theres so much love, he said.
We dont have no money.
We got $2 to make some s happen.
Were doing this story about this fat black girl who doesnt have a voice.
Theyre all in it for the craft.
Just because Obamas president doesnt necessarily mean its going to translate down to our world of cinema.
Thats what I started doing as a kid, and I think inevitably, it led to this.
Its just so much hope.
