Oscars Reject Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's Request to Appear - Variety

But not everyone is onboard with giving Zelenskyy more airtime. Last year, Oscars producer Will Packer nixed a Zelenskyy appearance. Sources say Packer expressed concerns that Hollywood was only showering Ukraine with attention because those affected by the conflict are white. By contrast, Hollywood has ignored wars around the globe that impact people of color, he argued. Packer did not respond to a request for comment. It is unclear what the rationale is for this year’s Oscars rejection, however, the Academy traditionally prefers to focus on the contributions of the filmmaking community and steer clear of anything political.

lol the woke giveth and the woke taketh away. always picking the most r-slurred reason to do something