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Barclay Doc Debuts on Academy Screen, Wins Oscars, Thalberg Honors

6/11/2026

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Paris Barclay’s documentary became the first film on the Academy Screening Room, giving 11,000 members early access eight months before August slate.
Holding a 90% rating, it opened on Feb. 20 after its 2024 SXSW premiere and earned Oscars for Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Floyd Norman.
Producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler receive the Irving G. Thalberg Award while Conan O’Brien hosts the ceremony on March 14, airing on ABC/Hulu.

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Story summary

Paris Barclay’s documentary became the first film on the Academy Screening Room, giving 11,000 members early access eight months before August slate.
Holding a 90% rating, it opened on Feb. 20 after its 2024 SXSW premiere and earned Oscars for Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Floyd Norman.
Producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler receive the Irving G. Thalberg Award while Conan O’Brien hosts the ceremony on March 14, airing on ABC/Hulu.