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One "measly" Oscar for documentaries?

the-interrupters.jpgJian spoke with film critic Eric Hynes, who argues it's time for the Academy Awards to recognize documentary films with more than just one "measly" award.

He's among a group of observers in the film world who believe non-fiction cinema has entered its golden age, and if the Oscars don't recognize that, filmmakers need to find new arenas to promote their work.

Still from 2011's The Interrupters