The Academy has finally acknowledged the inconsistencies in their application of these rules. While the exhaustion of this drawn out struggle is heavy, it is a relief to see them act with fairness at last.
March 14, 2014
Final supporters
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors has voted to withdraw the 2014 Original Song nomination for “Alone Yet Not Alone,” written by Bruce Broughton and Dennis Spiegel. "The decision was prompted by the discovery that Broughton, a former Governor and current Music Branch executive committee member, had emailed members of the branch to make them aware of his submission during the nominations voting period."
By signing this petition I want to show my support for Bruce Broughton and Dennis Spiegel and demand that the Board of Governors prove that no other nominations in the 2014 Academy Awards (in any category) has not been promoted in ways similar to, or more aggressively, than "Alone Yet Not Alone".
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Reached 1,000 supporters
February 2, 2014
February 1, 2014
The feedback I continue to receive confirms that many of you feel the same deep sense of unfairness regarding how this specific decision was handled. We are working to find the right people within the Academy to address the lack of transparency in their investigation process. It is exhausting to keep pushing when the walls seem so thick but I am not ready to walk away from this fight.
Reached 100 supporters
January 30, 2014
556 Comments
As a music educator I share the values and philosophy of Bruce Broughton. Are you going to investigate the practices of some of the big film companies? i suspect that if you do you will need to rescind quite a few more nominations. Have you the courage to do that?
It wasn't so long ago the Academy was complaining about studios printing misleading ads. None of them were removed from contention. This is a completely nonsensical overreaction, and reflects very poorly on the Academy's judgment. Reinstate nomination, please.
The fact that 70 emails are considered an "unfair advantage" in the face of competition by the likes of Pharrell, Disney and Karen O is a joke. Same day Bruce was booted, Pharrell's corporate machine started the 24hour video promotion. Gimme a break.
I think the Academy needs to explain why it allows film companies to bombard Academy members with for your consideration materials, but disqualifies two songwriters who merely informed their colleagues that their song was on the list of eligible songs.
My greatest fear is the board will realise it has made a mistake but would lose face if it failed to reverse this decision. Here is an opportunity for the board and the academy to gain humble respect for acknowledging the feelings of its members.
Go Bruce
May 18, 2014 My most dearest Brethren and Leaders in Christ, I’m a male, a contemporary dancer, and most of all a Christian. I humbly approached you here because I believe that you shall not despise my most humble supplication that you may graciously approve sharing this project to your congregation. This is a Christian-based, dancer-inspired urban renewal and moral recovery program. This aims to hinder any detestable practices in all places of our society because we could be able to impart to people the importance of God’s words. Also, this will foster work and cooperation among our brothers and sisters. Moreover, this drive strives to bring steps to further cement the biblical standing and significance of the city of Jerusalem, and also to bring back peace there. This also aims to relaunch at least, both the Reformation and the Great Awakening, and to give our children responsible Christian orientation, and the unification of all Christians. I humbly know that you shall not despise this mercifully because we share drive and faith together. May you be more than pleased to allow me share this to your page, and I also now share this to you in this mail. I hope that this would reach you, and your comments and questions are always welcome. Please share this to all our brethren as you want and as you can, most especially to dancers, athletes and artists, and please sign these petitions immediately because I look for at least a hundred signatures before July. I wish you and all your loved ones all the best and blessed, and I shall always pray for your welfare and salvation. Thank you very much. Ever truly yours, Joriz M. Montes http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/open-iglesia-ni-cristo-central-office-branch-in
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The Academy has finally acknowledged the inconsistencies in their application of these rules. While the exhaustion of this drawn out struggle is heavy, it is a relief to see them act with fairness at last.
March 14, 2014
Final supporters
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors has voted to withdraw the 2014 Original Song nomination for “Alone Yet Not Alone,” written by Bruce Broughton and Dennis Spiegel. "The decision was prompted by the discovery that Broughton, a former Governor and current Music Branch executive committee member, had emailed members of the branch to make them aware of his submission during the nominations voting period."
By signing this petition I want to show my support for Bruce Broughton and Dennis Spiegel and demand that the Board of Governors prove that no other nominations in the 2014 Academy Awards (in any category) has not been promoted in ways similar to, or more aggressively, than "Alone Yet Not Alone".
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 2, 2014
February 1, 2014
The feedback I continue to receive confirms that many of you feel the same deep sense of unfairness regarding how this specific decision was handled. We are working to find the right people within the Academy to address the lack of transparency in their investigation process. It is exhausting to keep pushing when the walls seem so thick but I am not ready to walk away from this fight.
Reached 100 supporters
January 30, 2014
556 Comments
Anyone who knows Bruce Broughton personally, as I do and have for a number of years, knows that he's certainly NOT the kind of man that would seek preferential treatment in a situation like this. In other words, he's a man of high morals.
As a music educator I share the values and philosophy of Bruce Broughton. Are you going to investigate the practices of some of the big film companies? i suspect that if you do you will need to rescind quite a few more nominations. Have you the courage to do that?
It wasn't so long ago the Academy was complaining about studios printing misleading ads. None of them were removed from contention. This is a completely nonsensical overreaction, and reflects very poorly on the Academy's judgment. Reinstate nomination, please.
The fact that 70 emails are considered an "unfair advantage" in the face of competition by the likes of Pharrell, Disney and Karen O is a joke. Same day Bruce was booted, Pharrell's corporate machine started the 24hour video promotion. Gimme a break.
I think the Academy needs to explain why it allows film companies to bombard Academy members with for your consideration materials, but disqualifies two songwriters who merely informed their colleagues that their song was on the list of eligible songs.
My greatest fear is the board will realise it has made a mistake but would lose face if it failed to reverse this decision. Here is an opportunity for the board and the academy to gain humble respect for acknowledging the feelings of its members.
Go Bruce
May 18, 2014 My most dearest Brethren and Leaders in Christ, I’m a male, a contemporary dancer, and most of all a Christian. I humbly approached you here because I believe that you shall not despise my most humble supplication that you may graciously approve sharing this project to your congregation. This is a Christian-based, dancer-inspired urban renewal and moral recovery program. This aims to hinder any detestable practices in all places of our society because we could be able to impart to people the importance of God’s words. Also, this will foster work and cooperation among our brothers and sisters. Moreover, this drive strives to bring steps to further cement the biblical standing and significance of the city of Jerusalem, and also to bring back peace there. This also aims to relaunch at least, both the Reformation and the Great Awakening, and to give our children responsible Christian orientation, and the unification of all Christians. I humbly know that you shall not despise this mercifully because we share drive and faith together. May you be more than pleased to allow me share this to your page, and I also now share this to you in this mail. I hope that this would reach you, and your comments and questions are always welcome. Please share this to all our brethren as you want and as you can, most especially to dancers, athletes and artists, and please sign these petitions immediately because I look for at least a hundred signatures before July. I wish you and all your loved ones all the best and blessed, and I shall always pray for your welfare and salvation. Thank you very much. Ever truly yours, Joriz M. Montes http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/open-iglesia-ni-cristo-central-office-branch-in
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Anyone who knows Bruce Broughton personally, as I do and have for a number of years, knows that he's certainly NOT the kind of man that would seek preferential treatment in a situation like this. In other words, he's a man of high morals.