2011 OSCARS: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject

There weren’t too many standout documentary features this year, at least in terms of boffo box office. No Michael Moore. No D.A. Pennebaker.

Of the finalists, I’m told there are quite a few gems. Probably worth checking these out on DVD if you can find them.

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

• Exit through the Gift Shop — Banksy and Jaimie D’Cruz
• Gasland — Josh Fox and Trish Adlesic
• Inside Job — Charles Ferguson and Audrey Marrs
• Restrepo — Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger
• Waste Land — Lucy Walker and Angus Aynsley

Thoughts: I’ve heard great things about Restrepo, though with the continuing financial crisis, it’s tough to see anything winning but Inside Job.

Who Will Win: Inside Job

Who Should Win: Inside Job

DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT

• Killing in the Name — Jed Rothstein
• Poster Girl — Sara Nesson and Mitchell W. Block
• Strangers No More — Karen Goodman and Kirk Simon
• Sun Come Up — Jennifer Redfeam and Tim Metzger
• The Warriors of Qiugang — Ruby Yang and Thomas Lennon

Thoughts: Unfortunately I haven’t seen any of these.

Who Will Win: Killing in the Name

Who Should Win: Killing in the Name (total guesses)

By John Soltes / Publisher / John@HollywoodSoapbox.com

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