15 Documentary Films Considered For 2009 Oscar Race

We saw the 20 Animated Features considered and now here are 15 documentary films this year that are in consideration for the Best Documentary Category for the Oscars 2009 and I gotta say, I’m disappointed that Michael Moore‘s latest and best work yet, CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY is not on the list, James Toback‘s TYSON is out as well, and what upsets me the most is the exclusion of Davis Guggenheim‘s IT MIGHT GET LOUD. I know some of you may not like documentary films, I know some folks who think documentary films are a joke. But I’ve seen some great docs out there and the amount of research and energy put into making ‘em will floor you. Point is, we don’t give these films and the brains behind them enough credit. I haven’t watched most of the following titles although I think The Cove (The one about trying to stop Japanese from killing Dolphins) would be a big contender. Although Facing Ali is something to root for, hell it’s about facing ‘the greatest’ anyway. Check out the list after this jump…

The Beaches of Agnes
Burma VJ
The Cove
Every Little Step

Facing Ali
Food, Inc.
Garbage Dreams
Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders
The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and The Pentagon Papers
Mugabe and the White African

Sergio
Soundtrack for a Revolution
Under Our Skin
Valentino The Last Emperor
Which Way Home