Oscars Watch Party @ Win Without War The Oppenheimer team can change award nights forever [action needed]

 

The blockbuster film Oppenheimer is poised to snag multiple awards during Sunday night’s Oscars.

Movies have a profound ability to shape our understanding of history, heroes, and villains. They can glorify or condemn, enlighten, or obscure. Since Oppenheimer’s release last summer, millions of people have learned more about the start of U.S. nuclear weapons development — but not many know the full story.

Just months after the Trinity test, the United States dropped nuclear bombs on and leveled Hiroshima and Nagasaki, instantly killing upwards of 120,000 people. That’s not all. Trinity also opened the door to an era where the U.S. government would knowingly expose tens of thousands of servicemembers, people in rural communities, Indigenous people, miners, and others to toxic materials and radiation in the name of nuclear testing and weapons development.

Many of these groups are still fighting for justice today. People who have directly experienced the effects of nuclear weapons testing and war deserve to have their stories of pain, loss, and resilience acknowledged — and Oppenheimer’s stars can make that happen in a big way during the Academy Awards.

It took years of policy, politics, and people agreeing to build weapons that could devastate humanity — and it’s time to reckon with the consequences. Call on the Oppenheimer cast and crew to use their platform to spread a message of justice by dedicating their awards to the people who have suffered under nuclear weapons testing and use.

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With 13 nominations, insiders predict that Oppenheimer will sweep a slew of awards from Best Picture to Cinematography at this year’s Oscars.

It’s time to ensure people know the full story: The Manhattan Project’s success meant testing and building a weapon capable of horrific violence — and tens of thousands of people died and suffered as a result.

We can’t right this wrong alone, but we can use the Oscars to tell the full story of nuclear testing and war.

Last year, nearly 19 million people watched the Oscars ceremony. Hundreds of thousands more clicked on, read, and shared recaps and memes. Now, imagine if those articles included mention of the human cost of nuclear weapons development and use — and what that coverage could do to push and reignite our work to support people still suffering from the worst effects of nuclear testing and war and help us build a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons.

Films have the unique ability to shape public perception and dialogue. By dedicating their awards to victims and survivors of nuclear testing and war, the makers and actors behind Oppenheimer can transcend the boundaries of entertainment to become a catalyst for social awareness and change. Can you take 30 seconds now to push them to do it?

Urge the Oppenheimer cast and crew: Dedicate your awards to the survivors and victims of nuclear testing and war.

Let’s let the team behind Oppenheimer know that as they step onto the world stage, they have the opportunity to make a statement that honors those who have suffered in the shadows of nuclear history.

Thank you for working for peace,
Sam, Yint, Sara, and the Win Without War team

 

 

 

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