LOS ANGELES — Apple paid $25 million for the rights to release “CODA.” It was worth every penny.
“CODA’s” come-from-behind best picture triumph at the 94th Academy Awards delivered a major stamp of legitimacy for Apple and its young original film business, snatching yet another victory from rival Netflix to become the first streaming service to land the Oscars’ most coveted trophy.
Written and directed by Sian Heder, “CODA” charmed academy voters with its feel-good portrayal of a young woman (Emilia Jones), who has to decide whether to help her deaf family’s fishing business or pursue her musical ambitions.
