George Clooney was awarded the Chaplin Award from Film at Lincoln Center and delivered a serious message about the ongoing conflict within the country. He emphasized the need for unity amid ongoing tensions between President Donald Trump and Democrats. Clooney also addressed the pending Warner-Paramount merger. The event was followed by a tribute to Clooney's career, including Good Night And, Good Luck, which he later adapted into a film. The tribute was mixed with memories from his early TV turns and Oscar-decorated films.