Chloe Zhao Makes History , as 1st Woman of Color to br Win Best Director Oscar.br Zhao is also only the second woman br to have won the award.br Her film 'Nomadland' br also took home the award for best picture.br This is for anyone who had the faith and the courage to hold onto the goodness in themselves, Chloe Zhao, Oscar Acceptance Speech, br via 'The New York Times'.br And to hold on to the goodness in each other, no matter how difficult it is to do that. And this is for you, you inspire me to keep going, Chloe Zhao, Oscar Acceptance Speech, br via 'The New York Times'.br 'Nomadland', staringbr Francis McDormand, tells br the story of woman who br makes a home in her van.br living a life of transitory connections br with other nomads in American RV parks. .