From ‘Hoop Dreams’ to ‘Flee’: The 20 Documentaries That Deserved a Best Picture Oscar Nomination

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Variety's Spotlight Docs newsletter highlights 20 celebrated documentaries that deserved a Best Picture Oscar nomination.

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