Celebrate Oscar winners from Chicago and other areas of Illinois
In this excerpt from Oscar Winners in Chicago (25 min.)—our fourth program counting down to the 2024 Academy Awards—learn about a game-changing figure in Hollywood for practical and special effects.
His innovation in creating environmentally friendly, biodegradable fake snow led to an Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Advancement.
👇 Check out all the 2024 Oscar-related programs before you scroll down to watch the excerpt.
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Oscar Winners from Chicago: Celebrate Oscar winners from Chicago and other areas of Illinois
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