The "Glory" musicians and other Academy Award winners used the pedestal to promote social justice.

Instead of blatant bribery, we now have a system where vast sums of money are being spent for the benefit of elected officials.

Check out four films that Bill and Judith Moyers enjoyed in 2011 -- that didn't make the Academy's cut. What films make your list?

Academy Award nominee Danfung Dennis explains how new technology is changing the way we can share important truths.