Chloé Zhao on Making Oscar History as the First Woman of Color to Win Best Director

“Nomadland“ director Chloé Zhao made history at tonight’s Academy Awards, becoming the first woman of color to win Best Director. Zhao is only the second woman ever to win the award, tonight marking yet another milestone for the award show. Watch as Zhao describes her groundbreaking achievement -- and explains why exactly it is that Frances McDormand howled onstage.