16th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Films: Documentary Short Subject

Oscar statuette
  1. Sunday, February 9, 2020
  2. 11:00 am to 01:30 pm
  3. William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC
    4. Reserve a Seat

    The National Archives hosts the 16th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, Live Action Short Film, and Animated Short Film. Presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in partnership with the National Archives Foundation.

    Register online or call 202-357-6814. Theater doors will open 45 minutes before the start time. Walk-ins without reservations will be admitted 15 minutes before the start time, depending on available seats. Please note that some films may not be appropriate for general audiences.

    Documentary Short Subject Nominees

    In the Absence
    Yi Seung-Jun and Gary Byung-Seok Kam

    Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl)
    Carol Dysinger and Elena Andreicheva

    Life Overtakes Me
    John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

    St. Louis Superman
    Smriti Mundhra and Sami Khan

    Walk Run Cha-Cha
    Laura Nix and Colette Sandstedt  

    Total Running Time:  154 minutes