Why Some Filmmakers Think Oscars Doc Voters Should ‘Suck It’ for Ignoring Celebrity Subjects
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variety.comAddie Morfoot Contributor During a recent appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Will Ferrell playfully told Oscar documentary branch voters to “suck it” for snubbing “Will & Harper” in the best doc feature race.
Although Ferrell was joking, he voiced a sentiment held by a number of doc branch members. Netflix acquired “Will & Harper” for a reported eight figures after the film’s acclaimed premiere at last year’s Sundance Film Festival.
The doc centers on a road trip Ferrell took with Harper Steele after she came out as transgender 30 years into their friendship.
Although it covers a controversial, timely subject matter – gender transition – the film was, thanks in large part to Ferrell’s celebrity status, a success.
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