The Best Documentary Feature Oscar shortlist was just announced, winnowing down the 134 qualifiers to just fifteen contenders. The five final nominees for the category will be revealed on Thursday, January 15.
Congratulations go to all the filmmakers for making it on to this list, especially the six Sundance alums and the ten DOC NYC alums!
Here is the official shortlist, with links to my previous coverage where available:
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