2025 PGA Awards: Documentary Nominees

Story by Samantha Bergeson

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The 2025 PGA Awards celebrate documentary filmmaking's elite, with the prestigious ceremony set to honor the genre's top talents.

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The ceremony will feature a new category for Best Social Impact Documentary, shining a spotlight on films driving positive change.
Industry insiders hint that veteran director Emilia Perez is the frontrunner for Best Documentary, thanks to her hard-hitting exposé on corporate corruption.

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Emilia Perez