Screen Time: What it takes to win an Oscar
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What goes into a campaign to win an Oscar? Does Minnesota's Barkhad Abdi have a realistic shot at Best Supporting Actor, especially after winning a BAFTA for his role in Captain Phillips?
For your edification, here are the Academy rules. For your entertainment, here is a printable ballot.
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