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Why Celebrity Docs Could Keep Political Films Out of the Oscar Race

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Story by Rosemary Rossi
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Celebrity-backed docs could edge out politically-charged films in the Oscar race, signaling a shift in the documentary awards landscape.
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  • Last year's Oscar shortlist saw a surge of star-powered docs like
  • , financed by Venus Williams and produced by her production company.
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Venus Williams, Venus Williams' production company
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