Oscars 2019: People are not happy that 'white savior' movie 'Green Book' won Best Picture and here's why

Apart from the three Academy Awards, it was nominated for Best Actor and Best Film Editing. However, not everyone is happy with the choice.

It's been a good day for Peter Farrelly at the Oscars. His film 'Green Book' not only won Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor, but it also became an Oscar-winning Best Picture project. Apart from the three Academy Awards, it was nominated for Best Actor and Best Film Editing. However, not everyone is happy with the choice.

Peter Farrelly accepts the Best Picture award for 'Green Book' onstage during the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California.
Peter Farrelly accepts the Best Picture award for 'Green Book' onstage during the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

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