Richard Gere’s 20-Year Oscars Ban: Actor Reflects On Controversial Past

I remember when Richard Gere really took a stand at the Oscars about ten years ago, speaking out against China’s policies in Tibet. It caused a lot of controversy, and the Academy actually banned him from attending for twenty years! But he was brave enough to show up in 2003 because the movie Chicago was up for so many awards. It was great to finally see him back on stage as a presenter in 2013 when they lifted the ban.








