This is an article written by Peggy Siegal about her experiences at the 2017 Academy Awards ceremony. The author discusses the political and emotional issues in the film industry that year, including the #OscarsSoWhite controversy and the nomination of a record number of African American actors. She also mentions Lionsgate's "La La Land" as a joyous escape from months of simmering frustration and anger at Donald Trump. The author describes her experience backstage at the Dolby Theater and recounts how Oscar voters went for content over style in awarding Best Picture to A24's "Moonlight," which was also the first Oscar winner with an all-black cast and addressed the LGBTQ community. She also discusses the mix-up that occurred when accountant Brian Cullinan handed Warren Beatty the wrong envelope. Overall, the author reflects on her experiences at the Oscars and provides insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of the Academy Awards ceremony.