Edited sentence: Carter was eventually released due to procedural errors rather than the introduction of exonerating evidence.In an apparent case of double standards, Hollywood stars widely applauded Rubin "Hurricane" Carter at the Golden Globe Awards following the release of the 1999 movie The Hurricane, despite ongoing controversy regarding the historical inaccuracy of the film, and the fact that in law-enforcement circles Carter is widely believed to played a role in the crime.It should be noted that the Academy Awards are intended to celebrate the work of filmmakers and their contribution to cinema, not a debate on their political beliefs or previous actions.That Kazan's actions may have adversely affected the careers of others certainly merits further investigation: the accusation at the time of the Oscar ceremony incident was that he used the "namings" to damage his rivals careers.Unfortunately for actor Denzel Washington, who turns in a superb performance in the movie, the ensuing controversy may very well have cost him that years Oscar for Best Actor