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This concurrent resolution designates the 1975 film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" as the official film of Oregon, highlighting its deep connections to the state. The resolution emphasizes the film's origins, noting it was adapted from a book by Ken Kesey, an Oregonian, and was primarily filmed at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem, with local patients and staff participating in the production. The resolution celebrates the film's numerous Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and its groundbreaking portrayal of mental illness, which was inspired by Kesey's experiences working in a psychiatric ward. It also praises the film for showcasing Oregon's coastal scenery, featuring emerging actors like Danny DeVito and Christopher Lloyd, and embodying the state's spirit through its main character Randle McMurphy, who represents an anti-authoritarian and compassionate ethos. The resolution ultimately recognizes the film as a powerful narrative that champions human dignity, challenges societal norms, and reflects Oregon's values of embracing those who are marginalized or misunderstood.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HCR6