At an awards ceremony where no one film stood out, Alejandro Inarritu of Mexico won the best directing Oscar for "The Revenant," making him the first filmmaker in over 60 years to win consecutive Academy Awards. Inarritu had previously won in 2015 for "Birdman." "The Revenant" had 12 nominations going into the ceremony, and was considered one of the top contenders for best picture after winning Golden Globe and BAFTA awards. The ambitious film, set in the Pioneer era and filmed in freezing temperatures, also earned Leonardo DiCaprio his first Oscar win, with the actor receiving a standing ovation from the Hollywood crowd. DiCaprio used his acceptance speech to call for action on climate change, stating "I do not take tonight for granted." However, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voters selected Open Road Films' "Spotlight" as the best picture, a film that follows the Boston Globe's award-winning investigation of child sex abuse by Catholic priests in 2003. The movie also won the best original screenplay award. Michael Sugar, the producer of "Spotlight," accepted the Oscar for Best Picture and expressed that the film gave a voice to survivors of abuse. Sugar hoped that the recognition from the Oscar would amplify that voice and reach all the way to the Vatican. Brie Larson, a rising star at 26 years old, won the award for best actress for her role in the indie film "Room," adding to her collection of awards from other shows. The issue of lack of diversity in Hollywood, particularly the all-white acting nominee line-up for the second year in a row, was a major theme of the show. Comedian Rock, who is black, referred to the Oscars as "the white People's Choice awards" and questioned why the discussion on diversity had only recently gained attention, highlighting the historical struggles of black Americans. Rock also visited Compton, a neighborhood known for its influence in hip-hop music, to ask residents about the Oscar-nominated films. No one had anything negative to say. Many nominees praised Rock for effectively addressing a difficult topic. Adam McKay, director of "The Big Short," thought Rock's approach was critical of Hollywood while also being fair and addressing the changing conversation around diversity. He found Rock's performance impressive and humorous. Rock was not the only one highlighting people of color at the Oscars. Alejandro Inarritu, who won the Best Director award for "The Revenant", expressed gratitude for being at the event but acknowledged that many others have not been as fortunate. He hopes that in the future, skin color will be as irrelevant as the length of one's hair. In a surprise, Mark Rylance from Britain won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for "Bridge of Spies", beating out Sylvester Stallone from "Creed". Inarritu also praised Stallone, telling him that to him, Stallone will always be the best and the true winner. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a fellow action star, expressed his pride in a video posted online. Sam Smith's theme song for the James Bond movie "Spectre" won over Lady Gaga's ballad "Til It Happens to You," which raises awareness about sexual assault. Alicia Vikander won the supporting actress Oscar for her role in the transgender movie "The Danish Girl," while the documentary "Amy," which focuses on the late British pop star Amy Winehouse, also received an award. "Mad Max: Fury Road" from Warner Bros was the biggest winner, taking home six Oscars in technical categories like costume, make-up, and editing.