Hear the story of the Best Picture Award from Oscar himself.

His story starts in 1920s Los Angeles. Learn why the Academy was formed and how two early Best Picture winners, 'Wings' and 'All Quiet on the Western Front', were rewarded for their realistic portrayals of warfare.

Hear the story of the Best Picture Award from Oscar himself. His story starts in 1920s Los Angeles. Learn why the Academy was formed and how two early Best Picture winners, 'Wings' and 'All Quiet on the Western Front', were rewarded for their realistic portrayals of warfare.

Introduction & Chapter 1 - Back to the Front

A historical podcast about the winners of the Best Picture Academy Award. Learn why these films were chosen, how society influenced their production, and what the history of American film looks like with them in the spotlight - all from the mouth of Oscar himself!

This educational podcast is unofficial and not related to the Academy Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in any way.

TV & Film

Arts

History

Visual Arts

Film History

A historical podcast about the winners of the Best Picture Academy Award. Learn why these films were chosen, how society influenced their production, and what the history of American film looks like with them in the spotlight - all from the mouth of Oscar himself! This educational podcast is unofficial and not related to the Academy Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in any way.

A historical podcast about the winners of the Best Picture Academy Award. Learn why these films were chosen, how society influenced their production, and what the history of American film looks like with them in the spotlight - all from the mouth of Oscar himself!

This educational podcast is unofficial and not related to the Academy Motion Picture Arts &amp; Sciences in any way.

Share Introduction & Chapter 1 - Back to the Front

Sign up to save your podcasts

Introduction & Chapter 1 - Back to the Front

Introduction & Chapter 1 - Back to the Front