EPISODE · Feb 20, 2024 · 48 MIN
Dissension Over Oscar Doc Nominations
from Doc Talk: A Deadline and Nō Studios Podcast · host Deadline Hollywood
The Oscar nominations for documentary feature have sparked dissension in the nonfiction film community. By rewarding five international films, did the Academy's doc branch hurt American filmmakers, and unfairly punish documentaries with broad appeal? Three distinguished panelists join us for a vigorous debate: Lois Vossen, executive producer of Independent Lens, filmmaker Marjan Safinia, and former Documentary magazine editor Tom White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Oscar nominations for documentary feature have sparked dissension in the nonfiction film community. By rewarding five international films, did the Academy's doc branch hurt American filmmakers, and unfairly punish documentaries with broad appeal? Three distinguished panelists join us for a vigorous debate: Lois Vossen, executive producer of Independent Lens, filmmaker Marjan Safinia, and former Documentary magazine editor Tom White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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