Will Ferrell Critiques Academy After Oscar Snubs

Will Ferrell humorously criticized the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after his documentary 'Will & Harper' was snubbed for an Oscar nomination. The film, which follows Ferrell and his friend Harper Steele, a transgender woman, on a road trip across America, was praised for its heartfelt exploration of transgender issues but did not make the final nomination list. Despite being shortlisted, the film failed to secure nominations in the Best Documentary and Best Original Song categories. Ferrell, appearing on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert', joked about the snub, calling the documentary branch of the Academy 'losers'. He emphasized the film's importance in addressing transphobia and promoting understanding in the cis community. Despite the Oscar snub, 'Will & Harper' has been recognized by several other institutions, including the National Board of Review.