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Film awards in the #MeToo era; 'A Fantastic Woman'; 'Coco' in Mexico
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Film awards in the #MeToo era; 'A Fantastic Woman'; 'Coco' in Mexico

SAG announced its nominees for their awards and that all the presenters plus the host of the telecast will be women. How else will Hollywood awards shows amplify women's voices in this #metoo era?; Trans actress Daniela Vega from the Chilean film "A Fantastic Woman" hopes it teaches audiences empathy; watching Pixar's "Coco" in Mexico is a singular experience.
Actress Daniela Vega stars in Sebastian Lelio's film "A Fantastic Woman."
Actress Daniela Vega stars in Sebastian Lelio's film "A Fantastic Woman."
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SAG announced its nominees for this year's awards and the fact that all their presenters and a host of the show are women. How else will Hollywood awards shows amplify women's voices in this #metoo ear?; Trans actress Daniela Vega stars in the Chilean film "A Fantastic Woman" and says she hopes it teaches audiences empathy; watching Pixar's "Coco" in Mexico is a singular experience.

'Coco': An authentic experience on both sides of the border
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Journalist Daniel Hernandez saw the film in Mexico City and L.A. and he says Pixar has pulled off a remarkable feat of bicultural expression.
What do the SAG nominations mean for Oscars and the #MeToo movement?
Listen • 11:18
Awards season is usually the time for Hollywood to celebrate itself. This year, its also a reflection of increased scrutiny on the industry's treatment of women.