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Oscar winner has 'Kanye moment'

Published Monday, Mar 8 2010, 19:39 GMT | By Aaron Broverman
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The Oscar winner for 'Best Documentary: Short Subject' was interrupted while giving his acceptance speech at last night's ceremony, similar to how Kanye West interjected Taylor Swift at the VMAs.

According to The Toronto Star, Music by Prudence director Roger Ross Williams and producer Elinor Burkett already had a falling-out prior to the awards.

"Let the woman talk," Burkett blurted out over Williams when she took over the mic. "Isn’t that just the classic thing?"

The former journalist then proceeded to use up Williams's allotted speech time with her own rant.

Burkett is thought to have previously pulled her name from the film's credits in protest over its creative direction, but was still considered the movie's producer for awards purposes.

It is believed that the pair were also involved in a lawsuit that ended amicably.

When interviewed about the incident, Williams responded: "She pulled a 'Kanye'."
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