Explained: Why Are Chadwick Boseman Fans So Angry at the Academy Awards?

The 93rd Academy Awards 2021 was marred in controversy as fans accused the organisation of setting up the show as a tribute to Chadwick Boseman and give the honour to Anthony Hopkins instead.

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