As such, the show’s producers had host Frank Sinatra read a statement towards the show’s conclusion, stating “we are not responsible for any political references made on the program, and we are sorry they had to take place this evening.” In a slightly controversial moment, producer Bert Schneider and winner of Best Documentary Feature for Hearts and Minds, a documentary about the Vietnam War, used his acceptance speech to thank the anti-war movement “for all they have done on behalf of peace.” One of the Academy’s bylaws strictly forbids public expressions concerned with economic, political or labour issues. This marked the final year of the Academy’s five-year broadcast contract with television network NBC. Honouring the films released between Januand December 31, 1974, the awards were held on April 8. In 1975, the 47th Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles.
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