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Kathryn Bigelow is the first woman in the 82-year history of the Oscars to earn Hollywood's top prize for filmmakers. Bigelow’s film The Hurt Locker swept the 2009 Academy Awards by winning six Oscars, including Best Director award for herself and Best Picture award.
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