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Anora Best Director Spirit Award winner Sean Baker championed indie cinema in his acceptance speech, exclaiming that it’s “struggling more than ever” with little pay for those who provide a cultural zeitgeist for Hollywood and cinema.

"Anora" director Sean Baker implored the independent film system to change during a powerful speech at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon while accepting the Best Director honor.