As Stranger Things won a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, David Harbour read a prepared speech aloud and Winona Ryder was...surprised.
To say the least.
Harbour's speech said:
"I would like to say that in light of all that's going on in the world today, it's difficult to celebrate the already-celebrated Stranger Things. But this award from you, who take your craft seriously and earnestly believe like me that great acting can change the world, is a call to arms from our fellow craftsmen and women to go deeper and through our art to battle against fear, self-centeredness, and exclusivity of our predominantly narcissistic culture, and through our craft to cultivate a more empathetic and understanding society by revealing intimate truths that serve as a forceful reminder to folks that when they feel broken and afraid and tired, they are not alone. We are united in that we are all human beings and we are all together on this horrible, painful, joyous, exciting, and mysterious ride that is being alive. Now, as we act in the continuing narrative of Stranger Things, we 1983 Midwesterners will repel bullies. We will shelter freaks and outcasts, those who have no hope. We will get past the lies. We will hunt monsters, and when we are at a loss amidst the hypocrisy and casual violence of certain individuals and institutions, we will as per Chief Jim Hopper [Harbour's character] punch some people in the face when they seek to destroy the weak and the disenfranchised and the marginalised. We will do it all with soul, with heart, and with joy. We thank you for this responsibility. Thank you."
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