text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_42 (motion_picture VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, award VARCHAR, actor VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  For what motion picture did Samuel L. Jackson win the best supporting actor award before 1997?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT motion_picture FROM table_name_42 WHERE award = "best supporting actor" AND actor = "samuel l. jackson" AND year < 1997