Everything Everywhere All director is sole Oscar winner to defend drag

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Daniel Scheinert rebuked the growing amount of anti-drag legislation appearing across the US while accepting the Oscar for Best Director for Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Taking to the stage during the 95thAcademy Awards on Sunday night with his co-director Daniel Kwan, Mr Scheinert said: “We want to dedicate this to the mommies. To our moms. Specifically to my mom and dad.”