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Oscars 2022: How ‘CODA’ won best picture

LOS ANGELES — Usually, the visit to the White House comes after the victory, not before. But when the cast of “CODA” went to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday and shook hands with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, with the U.S. Marine Band serenading everyone with the film’s signature song, “You’re All I Need to Get By,” it felt less like a meet-and-greet and more like a victory lap. A ...
The cast and producers of "CODA" accept the award for Best Picture during the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Hollywood, California.

LOS ANGELES — Usually, the visit to the White House comes after the victory, not before.

But when the cast of “CODA” went to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday and shook hands with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, with the U.S. Marine Band serenading everyone with the film’s signature song, “You’re All I Need to Get By,” it felt less like a meet-and-greet and more like a victory lap.

A few nights later, “CODA,” the sweet story of a child of Deaf adults (the acronym in the title) connecting with her family and realizing her dreams, won the Academy Award for

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