15 films have moved forward in the Documentary Feature category of the 88th Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the list of the 15 documentary films that are still in the running for 2016 Oscar nominations. Among the documentaries moving forward are a film about Scientology, a documentary focusing on Amy Winehouse, and a film about rapes on college campuses.
According to the Academy, the Documentary Branch narrowed the field to these 15 films during preliminary voting. Five of the films will earn nominations.
Nominees will be announced on January 14, 2016. The 88th Academy Awards will be hosted by Chris Rock and are set for February 28, 2016 in Hollywood. ABC will broadcast the awards show live beginning at 4pm PT.
The 15 Documentaries:
“Amy,” On the Corner Films and Universal Music
“Best of Enemies,” Sandbar
“Cartel Land,” Our Time Projects and The Documentary Group
“Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief,” Jigsaw Productions
“He Named Me Malala,” Parkes-MacDonald and Little Room
“Heart of a Dog,” Canal Street Communications
“The Hunting Ground,” Chain Camera Pictures
“Listen to Me Marlon,” Passion Pictures
“The Look of Silence,” Final Cut for Real
“Meru,” Little Monster Films
“3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets,” The Filmmaker Fund, Motto Pictures, Lakehouse Films, Actual Films, JustFilms, MacArthur Foundation and Bertha BRITDOC
“We Come as Friends,” Adelante Films
“What Happened, Miss Simone?,” RadicalMedia and Moxie Firecracker
“Where to Invade Next,” Dog Eat Dog Productions
“Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom,” Pray for Ukraine Productions
