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Will Ferrell Doc In, Christopher Reeve Doc Out: Snubs & Surprises From Oscar Documentary Shortlist

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Will Ferrell's Netflix doc on his trans friend Harper Steele scores Oscar nod, while Christopher Reeve biopic gets snubbed in surprise shortlist reveal.
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  • The Will Ferrell and Harper Steele doc 'Will & Harper' made the cut, giving the comedic duo a shot at Academy gold.
  • Conspicuously absent from the list is 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story', a high-profile biopic that many expected to be a frontrunner.
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Will Ferrell, Harper Steele, Netflix, Will & Harper, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
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