Thursday, March 9, 2023

re Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

After the Oscars documentary shorts events (2023) I went over to the museum for the first time. 

I took the elevator to the 5th floor and as I came out of the elevator an African American employee just stared at me blankly. So I said " Is there an exhibit up here? " Then he growled "No. You need to exit down the escalator" . 

Looking out the window I could see the Hollywood sign, So I said "Can I take a picture? " He repeated "No. You need to exit down the escalator" in a mean voice . I took a picture anyways. What a jerk 👎.

 I paid $25 to get in and deserve to be treated better. There is a much nicer and more respectful way of handling the situation than talking to me like he's a cop and I'm a criminal. Like he's the good guy and I'm the bad guy. 

Good grief. I've been supporting the Oscars for many years and even though it used to be $5 per ticket at the old theatre and now it's $25 I still support y'all. All I ask is to be treated with dignity and respect. 

Thankfully most of the other employees were nice 👍