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2026 Oscars: Documentaries Spotlight Urgent Social Issues

2/28/2026

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The 2026 Oscar nominees for Best Documentary Feature all premiered at Sundance and address social issues, including "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," which critiques Russia's authoritarianism.
"The Perfect Neighbor" highlights racial tensions in America.
"The Alabama Solution" exposes flaws in the U.S. prison system.
"Cutting Through Rocks" focuses on women's rights in Iran.
"Come See Me in the Good Light" offers a personal narrative about cancer and has received critical acclaim.

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The 2026 Oscar nominees for Best Documentary Feature all premiered at Sundance and address social issues, including "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," which critiques Russia's authoritarianism.
"The Perfect Neighbor" highlights racial tensions in America.
"The Alabama Solution" exposes flaws in the U.S. prison system.
"Cutting Through Rocks" focuses on women's rights in Iran.
"Come See Me in the Good Light" offers a personal narrative about cancer and has received critical acclaim.