20 Questionable Oscar nominations that raised eyebrows

13. Dances with Wolves

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Controversy struck at the 1991 awards ceremony when the movie won in the Best Picture category, even when it was up against the critics and audience-favorite Goodfellas by Martin Scorsese. While the movie was considered progressive for its time, it is now reviewed as a patronizing story about a white man rather than emphasizing Native American culture. The film’s runtime also contributed to the flak.

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