Birdman is a black comedy-drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Emma Stone portrays the character of Sam Thomson, the daughter of a washed-up actor played by Michael Keaton. The film follows the story of Riggan Thomson, a former superhero actor, as he tries to revive his career by staging a Broadway play. Birdman is known for its unique cinematography, which gives the illusion of a continuous single shot. Emma Stone's performance in the film was critically acclaimed, and Birdman won the Academy Award for Best Picture.