Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why 'Moonlight's' Oscar win matters

There was a lot of confusion onstage Sunday after the envelope mixup that led Faye Dunaway to mistakenly announce “La La Land” as Best Picture. “Moonlight” was the actual winner. Today some people are saying never mind the embarrassing snafu -- “Moonlight’s” win was historic.

By Madeleine Brand • Feb 27, 2017 • 50m Listen

Photo: Director of "Moonlight" Barry Jenkins holds Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar - 89th Academy Awards - Oscars Vanity Fair Party - Beverly Hills, California, U.S. - 27/02/17 (Danny Moloshok/ Reuters)

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why 'Moonlight's' Oscar win matters

There was a lot of confusion onstage Sunday after the envelope mixup that led Faye Dunaway to mistakenly announce “La La Land” as Best Picture. “Moonlight” was the actual winner. Today some people are saying never mind the embarrassing snafu -- “Moonlight’s” win was historic.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why 'Moonlight's' Oscar win matters

There was a lot of confusion onstage Sunday after the envelope mixup that led Faye Dunaway to mistakenly announce “La La Land” as Best Picture. “Moonlight” was the actual winner. Today some people are saying never mind the embarrassing snafu -- “Moonlight’s” win was historic.

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