Cancel Humanitarian Award for Jerry Lewis
This petition has been launched to object to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' announcement that it will give Jerry Lewis its Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Oscar Awards ceremo... continue reading »
"City/State Minneapolis, MN This man has no business being given this kind of award."
"I have worked with people who face physical challenges for most of my life. Most can live prety normal lives if given the supports needed. If you are near-sighted, you need glasses to function effectively, so thier needs are usually an extension of such p"
"City/State Portland, Oregon Telethons doth not a humanitarian make."
"City/State Tampa, Florida Exploitation of people with disabiities does not warrant ANY awards!"
"City/State Newton, NH I am disability awareness/rights trainer. When I speak about what NOT TO DO in terms of exploitation and pityful treatment, I always reference Jerry Lewis."
"I am outraged. A colleague years ago had MD and was wheelchair-bound, and was one of the most valuable members of our organization. I don't care how much money Jerry Lewis has raised. He does not deserve this award."
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"The Academy should know better!"
"City/State Paradise/CA You've GOT to be kidding, Jerry Lewis? The egotistical B.S. artist? He only puts on those telethons for his own self-aggrandizement! He has used physical disabilities in his comic routines for years before he got out of comedy...re"
