The Academy Awards

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The Academy Awards, commonly known as The Oscars, are the most prominent film awards in the world. The Awards are granted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance. The first Academy Awards of Merit were presented in 1929, at a banquet held in the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and the 81st Annual Academy Awards were held on Sunday, February 22, 2009.

Below are 2009s Best Picture nominees and the winner was Slumdog Millionaire. Three of the nominees are based on books available at the library. Just click on the title to place a hold.

• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• Frost/Nixon
• Milk
• The Reader
• Slumdog Millionaire

Web Sites

• The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
• Academy Awards History
• Movie Information and Reviews
• Internet Movie Database

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Search the library's catalog for:

• Academy Awards
• Motion Pictures

Databases

Enter the phrase Academy Awards or Oscars in these databases:

• EBSCO
• eLibrary
• Gale Group
• Grolier
• Proquest