The latter increasingly find themselves patrons of A-list filmmakers desperate for creative freedom, who in turn want distributors who embrace experimental work. This was the case with Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma," a Spanish-language film shot entirely in black and white, which won three Oscars this year including best director. Financed and distributed by Netflix, the film received an unprecedented three-week exclusive theatrical run before it was available on the streaming service. This move did not appease the national theater chains (AMC, Regal, CineMark), who typically demand 90 days of exclusivity before films hit home entertainment and paid video on demand.