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Did you know that Kukan and Target for Tonight from 1941 were the first awardees of the Academy Award for Documentary Feature? This 1941 award given for feature-length documentaries was first given as Special Awards. Since then, the Academy Award for Documentary Feature has been awarded to deserving documentaries each year. Until now, it is every documentary filmmakers dream to be recognized by their target audience and of course by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Winning an Oscar or even being nominated is such a great moment in a filmmaker's career because it may lead to new opportunities for their next films.
Documentary films are a lot more complicated to make compared to other movies. Documentaries tell a true story in its rawest form possible and aim to inspire viewers and spread awareness about a certain subject. Docus oftentimes leaves a certain emotion or effect to its viewers. They could be moving, angering or saddening. The best of the best documentaries have received recognition from award-giving bodies like the Academy. Some of the best Oscar-winning documentary films are Woodstock, American Dream, An Inconvenient Truth, Man on Wire, March of the Penguins, and Bowling for Columbine though there are times when critically acclaimed documentaries like Paris is burning, Fahrenheit 9/11, and The Thin Blue Line were never nominated.
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- #1February 14, 2019"First time I watched this and I immediately know why it won the Academy Award for best documentary feature. Before watching the docu, I thought Philippe Petit is just some suicidal guy who wants attention... but his daring stunt was actually proof that every person has that inner voice convincing us to chase our own dreams and find that great sense of fulfillment"
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Man on Wire - #2May 17, 2018"This movie is an eye-opening look into the turmoil that surrounded the Vietnam War. It doesn't only show what it did to those in Vietnam, but it also discusses how it affected America as a whole. This was especially courageous to produce right after the war ended, as the movie was released in 1974. Definitely important to watch."
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Hearts and Minds - #3May 12, 2018"Oscar Nominees. Best Picture. Call Me by Your Name. Actor in a Leading Role. Timothée Chalamet. Actress in a Leading Role. Sally Hawkins. Actor in a Supporting Role. Willem Dafoe. Actress in a Supporting Role. Mary J. Animated Feature Film. The Boss Baby. Cinematography. Blade Runner 2049. Costume Design. Beauty"
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American Dream - #4May 21, 2018"I don't usually care for documentaries, and the Oscar-winning documentary Woodstock was no exception. I was bored, and I couldn't wait for it to be over. I guess if I am comparing it to other documentaries I have seen, I would call it average."
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Woodstock - #5May 21, 2018"I bought this because I was curious how accurate it was and to find out what was known back when it was made. It's fun to watch and compare what we know now as compared to back then. It was a different time and the narrator makes that clear."
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White Wilderness - #6May 24, 2018"This feature feels like a film you should not be able to watch. Snowdon allegedly revealed details no one was supposed to know about. I do not like the revealing nature of this documentary."
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Citizenfour - #7February 14, 2019"This may be Heartbreaking to watch but I really think this docu should be seen by everyone. It will definitely change the way you think about marine parks or facilities with dolphins"
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The Cove - #8May 15, 2018"Enlightening documentary! It is a must watch for those who don't believe in climate change. It will definiately open your eyes to sad reality that the future generations will face."
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An Inconvenient Truth - #9May 23, 2018"Undefeated is a sports documentary about a football team and a dynamic new coach. The coach leads the team to victory while doing everything he can to help them with their studies"
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Undefeated - #10February 14, 2019"March of the Penguins is a great documentary to watch with the family. The shots are breathtaking and it will touch your heart"
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March of the Penguins - #11February 14, 2019"Others might find this boring but this is the most detailed and well-explained documentaries out there"
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Inside Job - #12May 21, 2018"Fufils criteria, it is a documentary on background singers and won an Oscar. has 4.5/5 star reviews"
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20 Feet from Stardom
| Rank | Answers | Type | Votes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodstock | Movies | 13 | Paid |
| 2 | American Dream | Movies | 10 | Paid |
| 3 | Undefeated | Movies | 8 | Paid |
| 4 | 20 Feet from Stardom | Movies | 8 | Paid |
| 5 | Hearts and Minds | Movies | 5 | Paid |
| 6 | An Inconvenient Truth | Movies | 5 | Free |
| 7 | White Wilderness | Movies | 3 | Paid |
| 8 | Bowling for Columbine | Movies | 1 | Paid |
| 9 | Citizenfour | Movies | 1 | Paid |
| 10 | March of the Penguins | Movies | 0 | Paid |