Why Celebrity Docs on Christopher Reeve, Elton John and Celine Dion Could Keep Politically Driven Films Out of the Oscar Race

For nearly two decades, being nominated for an Academy Award in the documentary feature category required not only a beautifully crafted film constructed by a talented director and crew, but also a high-six-figure or more awards season campaign budget.

But if last year is any indication, scoring a slot on the Oscar shortlist and the final Academy Award ballot might no longer require deep-pocket distributors.

At the 96th Academy Awards, held in March 2024, all five Oscar-nominated feature docs were international films that focused on geopolitical topics. The majority of the nominated films not only lacked major streamer distribution but also didn’t have massive award-season campaign budgets. One

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