Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, wins the National Society of Film Critics, New York Film Critics, and L.A. Film Critics Awards for Best Director for Goodfellas . 1993 Age of Innocence is released. The Independent Film Channel is launched, forming a new cable channel exclusively devoted to the visions of independent filmmakers. Scorsese lends his support as an Advisory Board Member. 1995 Scorsese gives a rousing speech to indie filmmakers at the Independent Spirit Awards.
Casino is released.
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