There’s been a strange controversy over the now rescinded Oscar nomination for “Alone Yet Not Alone,” the song by quadriplegic Christian author Joni Eareckson Tada for an independent movie of the same name. The nomination was reputedly “controversial” because it’s a religious song for a faith-based film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Board of Governors explained that there had been inappropriate lobbying by the song composer, who’s a former board governor. The composer says his mere email advocacy pails next to more typically sophisticated media campaigns for big budget Hollywood film songs. It’s reportedly the first time the Academy has rescinded a nomination.
“If it was for reasons connected with a faith-based message, it shouldn’t surprise us that Hollywood would shun Jesus,” Eareckson Tada responded. “Jesus has been shunned by much weedier characters.” She added, according to The Los Angeles Times, “The rescinding of the nomination doesn’t detract from the song’s beauty or message. I hope it brings more attention to it.”
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