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‘No Other Land,’ Whose Politics Deterred Distributors, Wins Best Documentary

In their acceptance speeches, the Israeli and Palestinian co-directors called for “serious actions to stop the injustice.”

By Marc Tracy

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These Films See People the Way They See Themselves

RaMell Ross subverts our gaze, breaking the conventional frame in “Nickel Boys” as he did in his documentary “Hale County This Morning, This Evening.”

By Alissa Wilkinson

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Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan

Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

By Kiuko Notoya and Martin Fackler

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A Guide to the Documentary Oscar Nominees

A quick guide to the nominated films and why you should watch them.

By Alissa Wilkinson