Academy Awards

1972 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) WinnerThe Hellstrom ChronicleWalon GreenA scientist explains how the savagery and efficiency of the insect world could result in their taking over the world.Amazon1972 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) NomineesAlaska Wilderness LakeAlan LandsburgAmazonOn Any SundayBruce BrownAmazonThe Ra ExpeditionsLennart EhrenborgAmazonThe Sorrow and the PityMarcel OphülsAmazon

1973 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) WinnerMarjoeHoward SmithPart documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the ...Amazon1973 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) NomineesBij de beesten afBert HaanstraAmazonMalcolm XMarvin WorthAmazonMansonRobert HendricksonAmazonThe Silent RevolutionEckehard MunckAmazon

1974 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) WinnerThe Great American CowboyKieth MerrillA documentary about the rivalry between veteran Larry Mahan and newcomer Phil Lyne, as the two vie for the National Finals Rodeo Championship title.Amazon1974 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) NomineesAlways a New BeginningJohn D. GoodellAmazonBattle of BerlinBengt von zur MühlenAmazonJourney to the Outer LimitsAlexander GrasshoffAmazonWalls of FireGertrude Ross MarksAmazon

1975 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) WinnerHearts and MindsPeter DavisAn examination of the conflicting attitudes of the opponents of the Vietnam War.Amazon1975 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) NomineesAntonia: A Portrait of the WomanJudy CollinsAmazonThe 81st BlowJacques EhrlichAmazonThe Challenge... A Tribute to Modern ArtHerbert KlineAmazonThe Wild and the BraveNatalie R. JonesAmazon

1976 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) WinnerThe Man Who Skied Down EverestF.R. CrawleyA Japanese skier ultimately dreamed of literally skiing Mt. Everest. He planned to ski some 8,000 feet down an icy glacier at a 40 to 45 degree angle, from the 26,000 foot level near the ...Amazon1976 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) NomineesFighting for Our LivesGlen PearcyAmazonThe California ReichWalter F. ParkesAmazonThe Incredible MachineIrwin RostenAmazonThe Other Half of the Sky: A China MemoirShirley MacLaineAmazon

1977 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) WinnerHarlan County U.S.A.Barbara KoppleA filmed account of a bitterly violent miner strike.Amazon1977 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) NomineesHollywood on TrialJames C. GutmanAmazonOff the EdgeMichael FirthAmazonPeople of the WindAnthony HowarthAmazonVolcano: An Inquiry Into the Life and Death of Malcolm LowryDonald BrittainAmazon

1978 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) WinnerWho Are the DeBolts? [And Where Did They Get 19 Kids?]John KortyDorothy and Bob DeBolt's tale of the struggles and joys involved in their 19 adopted children, many of who are physically disabled war orphans.Amazon1978 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) NomineesHigh Grass CircusBill BrindAmazonHomage to Chagall: The Colours of LoveHarry RaskyAmazonThe Children of Theatre StreetRobert DornhelmAmazonUnion MaidsJim KleinAmazon

1979 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) WinnerScared Straight!Arnold ShapiroThe filmed depiction of a program where convicts tell troubled kids about the horrors of prison life.Amazon1979 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) NomineesMysterious Castles of ClayAlan RootAmazonRaoniJean-Pierre DutilleuxAmazonThe Lovers' WindAlbert LamorisseAmazonWith Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency BrigadeAnne BohlenAmazon

1980 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) WinnerBest BoyIra WohlIn this documentary, the director follows the day-to-day activities of his retarded, middle-aged cousin Philly, over a three-year period.Amazon1980 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) NomineesGeneration on the WindDavid VassarAmazonGoing the DistancePaul CowanAmazonThe Killing GroundSteve SingerAmazonThe War at HomeGlenn SilberAmazon

1981 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) WinnerFrom Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in ChinaMurray LernerIsaac Stern's cultural tour of China is seen, with the master violinist performing and mentoring young Chinese musicians. He visits rehearsals of the Peking Opera, meeting with their ...Amazon1981 Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature) NomineesAgeeRoss SpearsAmazonFront LineDavid BradburyAmazonThe Day After TrinityJon ElseAmazonThe Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945Bengt von zur MühlenAmazon