The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its short list of 15 finalists that will be competing for the Academy's five documentary-feature nominations. Which one do you think is the best of 2014?
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Art and Craft
One of the most prolific art forgers in the history of the U.s. is exposed and must deal with the legacy of his 30 year escapade.
Citizen Koch
Following the money behind the rise of the Tea Party.
The Kill Team
Moral tensions that play with the psyches of soldiers are chronicled as this documentary tells the story through the eyes of 21-year-old Private Adam Winfield.
Jodorowsky's Dune
The novel 'Dune' by Frank Herbert is one of the most important science fiction books of all time. This documentary is about cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious but failed film adaptation of the novel.
Finding Vivian Maier
A film chronicling the life of the late Vivian Maier, a nanny who earned a posthumous reputation as an accomplished street photographer after her collection of 100,000 photos was discovered.
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz
A film depicting the life of programming virtuoso and information activist Aaron Swartz, who killed himself at age 26.
The Case Against 8
A look at the events that led up to California's Proposition 8 and its aftermath.
Last Days in Vietnam
American soliders on the ground during the final weeks of the Vietnam War confront the moral dilemma of whether to follow White House orders and save U.S. citizens or risk treason and save as many South Vietnamese lives as possible as the North Vietnamese Army closes in on Saigon.
Keep On Keepin' On
This documentary follows jazz musician Clark Terry over four years to show the relationship and mentorship between Terry and Justin Kauflin, a 23-year-old blind piano prodigy who is preparing to compete in an elite, international competition.
Citizenfour
A reporter and documentary filmmaker travel to Hong Kong to meet with fugitive and former NSA employee Edward Snowden.