

“As deeply moving as it is enlightening.” “Concretely personal…highlights a human desire to reconstruct old memories, and the flawed narratives we tell ourselves in order to live with it all.” "The 20 Best Documentaries of 2016 So Far." “A remarkably intimate attempt to reach clarity and catharsis in the Genovese saga…a physical journey through history and myth.” (A-) “The Witness paints a picture of a complicated, magnetic woman tragically cut down in her prime…the truth is remarkable.” “ powerful movie…its greatest triumph is that for a brief time it resurrects Kitty Genovese, and lets us see her as a person.” "Astonishing new true-crime documentary.unspeakably compelling." "Extraordinary…The movie’s one reenactment-an ingenious experiment in forensics and social science-unites drama, journalism, and first-hand experience in a masterstroke of pure cinema.”
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"The movie is as gripping as true-crime procedurals “Serial” and “Making a Murderer,” but with more intimacy and heartache." Nominations for the 89th Oscars® will be announced on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Documentary Branch members will now select the five nominees from among the 15 titles. The Academy’s Documentary Branch determined the shortlist in a preliminary round of voting.

“O.J.: Made in America,” Laylow Films and ESPN Films “Life, Animated,” Motto Pictures and A&E IndieFilms “The Ivory Game,” Terra Mater Film Studios and Vulcan Productions

“Hooligan Sparrow,” Little Horse Crossing the River “Gleason,” Dear Rivers Productions, Exhibit A and IMG Films “The Eagle Huntress,” Stacey Reiss Productions, Kissiki Films and 19340 Productions “Command and Control,” American Experience Films/PBS The 15 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies: One hundred forty-five films were originally submitted in the category. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 15 films in the Documentary Feature category will advance in the voting process for the 89th Academy Awards®. 15 DOCUMENTARY FEATURES ADVANCE IN 2016 OSCAR RACE
