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‘Room’ writer wants Oscars to turn over a new leaf

Oscar hopeful Emma Donoghue has criticised the lack of diversity at this year’s awards ceremony.

‘Room’ writer wants Oscars to turn over a new leaf

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016 - 00:00

Nick Bramhill

In an interview with Gay Community News magazine, the openly gay author highlighted the lack of LGBT nominees at this year’s ceremony.

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