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Oscar's Documentary Shorts Hit Close to Home

Awards | Oscars
 January 31, 2013 By Steve Pond 15 weeks ago

Untypically, four of the five doc-short nominees are set in the United States -- but keep your eye on the one that isn't

  

Short Spotlight: 'Open Heart' Faces Death, Hopes for Life

Awards | Oscars
 January 31, 2013 By Steve Pond 15 weeks ago

When director Kief Davidson began to follow eight African children who needed life-saving heart operations, he knew the odds weren't good

  

The Nun Who Kissed Elvis Isn't Quite Accurate With Those Oscar Memories

Awards | Oscars
 February 22, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

The former Dolores Hart might remember being a presenter 53 years ago and giving Elvis his first screen kiss, but the record doesn't back her up on either count

  

Oscar Doc Shorts: Mostly Grim & Serious -- But Those Don't Win

Awards | Oscars
 February 18, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The nominated documentary shorts all deal with dark, heavy issues -- but when you're picking a winner, look for the rays of hope

  

Documentary Shorts: Serious Issues, Plus Rabbits

Awards | Oscars
 February 19, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

The documentary branch opted for a slate of serious, issue-oriented shorts ... plus one real change-of-pace

  
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