Oscars 2017: Who Should Win Every Award (And Who Actually Will)

19. Best Documentary Short Film

Oscars Casey Affleck Denzel Washington
Netflix

Nominees: 4.1 Miles, Extremis, Joe’s Violin, Watani: My Homeland, The White Helmets

Who Should Win

The White Helmets.

One of two docu shorts to tackle Syria, The White Helmets tells the story of its titular group, also known as the Syrian Civil Defence. They're a volunteer group who run towards the danger, rescuing individuals affected by Russian military intervention. It's timely, important, and incredibly well put together.

Who Will Win

The White Helmets.

It's a tough competition, with other Syria doc Watani: My Homeland pretty worthy too, while migrant crisis doc 4.1 Miles is in with a shout, as is the more hopeful Joe's Violin. The White Helmets is one that'll really make people sit up and take notice though, and should have the edge.

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