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Opinion: Remember the art, forget the politics 
EducationGuardian.co.uk | Thu, Mar 12
Thu, Mar 12
At the Oscar ceremony of 10 years ago, which usually follows an all-too-familiar procedure, there was one unexpected and unruly event. Usually when one is singled out for a Lifetime Achievement award, there is unanimous approval and a standing ovation. But when Elia Kazan received his we...
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