Oscar 2024 | 20 Days in Mariupol, Four Daughters & more - Where to watch Best Documentary nominees on OTT

Excitement has soared to new heights after the Academy Awards, aka Oscars, announced the official nominations in 23 different categories to honor impeccable performances both in acting and technical fields. Although this year’s nominations reflect inclusion as International feature films grabbed multiple nominations, netizens and actors were disappointed after major snubs like Barbie’s Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie in Best Director and Actor category. On Tuesday, actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid announced nominations for 2023 films and performances live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. One of the presented categories is “Best Documentary,” a total of five documentaries proudly featured and sealed their fates with the upcoming March 10 Oscar Awards. Here’s more about the hopeful nominees and where you can watch them.

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Four Daughters

Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, Four Daughters is an Arabic film that mixes fiction and documentary. It follows the troubled family life of mother Olga after she loses two elder daughters, followed by the attempt to fill the void with two professional actresses.

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Stream on: Amazon Prime Video (buy or rent)

Bobi Wine: The People’s President

Also known as Bobi Wine: Ghetto President, is a politically charged documentary weighing on elections and democracy. It is written and directed by Christopher Sharp and Moses Bwayo and entails the journey of famous Ugandan singer Bobi Wine battling against tough competitor Yoweri Museveni

Stream on Disney+Hotstar or Hulu

The Eternal Memory

Chilean documentary film, The Eternal Memory adds to the proud moment for the second time Oscar-nominated director Maite Alberdi. It revolves around journalist Augusto Góngora and his strong headed, actress wife Paulina Urrutia, while they grapple with the adversities of Alzheimer's disease after Augusto’s diagnosis in daily life.

Stream on Paramount+ or buy on rent on Amazon Prime Video

20 Days in Mariupol

Directed by Mstyslav Chernov, this Ukrainian film narrates the harrowing experiences of 20 days in the invaded Ukraine. Mstyslav Chernov and his colleague were trapped and fought against the odds to document the truth with their AP and Frontline team.

Stream on: Amazon Prime Video (buy or rent)

To Kill a Tiger

Directed by India-born Nisha Pahuja, this Canadian documentary follows village people and their life as they fight for criminal justice after their daughter is raped. Set in India’s Jharkhand, the film revolves around patriarchy, gender, and cultural stereotypes.

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