The documentary branch of the Academy is responsible for some of the looniest, most incomprehensible, and least defensible snubs in recent years. However, they also deserve credit for their consistent effort to
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Keep ReadingMinding the Gap was executive-produced by Hoop Dreams director Steve James and it shares James’ ability to place the individuals’ aspirations against a hardscrabble socio-economic background. Bing Liu, who demonstrates he’s as
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