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The cast of Stranger Things delivered a passionate speech against Trump's refugee ban at the SAG Awards
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THE SCREEN ACTOR Guild Awards took place in Los Angeles last night, with Denzel Washington and Emma Stone winning the two main acting awards in the movie categories.
But the red carpet and ceremony itself was dominated by one issue: President Trump’s refugee ban that was enacted over the weekend.
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The cast of Stranger Things won out in the Best TV Drama Ensemble category, and star David Harbour led the group on stage.
And it was there that he delivered an impassioned speech that drew a standing ovation
He began:
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And his closing remarks brought the auditorium to its feet:
The tone was set early in the evening when host Ashton Kutcher welcomed viewers and “everyone in airports that belong in my America”
Veep star Julia Louis Dreyfus spoke out against the immigration ban on seven Muslim-majority countries: “I want you all to know that I am a daughter of an immigrant”
Mahershala Ali won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting role for his turn in Moonlight, and his speech was an emotional call for unity
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“What I’ve learned from working on Moonlight is we see what happens when you persecute people”
You can find a full list of winners and all the acceptance speeches on the SAG website here.
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