From equal pay to climate change: all the times the Oscars became a political issue

The spotlight is about to turn to the most anticipated event in the world of cinema: like every year, the Oscars ceremony returns in the spring. A riot of glamour, glitter and partying as bombs continue to rain across the world, from the Middle East to the Ukrainian front. But even the secure walls of the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles could accommodate political thoughts and demands. In the past, in fact, Hollywood has already demonstrated how art was often articulated around civil or social issues, which found their voice during the Academy ceremony. While waiting for tonight's 96th edition and its possible twists and turns, here is a brief look back at the most famous political moments of the Oscars of the past.