As we head into the latter half of 2024, some frontrunners are emerging among documentaries in the race for Oscar recognition.
On the latest edition of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast, hosts John Ridley and Matt Carey assess the state of play at this (admittedly) early stage in awards season, with the Venice, Telluride and Toronto film festivals yet to unveil potential contenders.
One of the most intriguing storylines: the reemergence of Netflix, which fields its strongest slate in years, after going without an Oscar nomination in the Best Documentary Feature category for three years.
The streamer’s lineup includes Daughters, Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, Power, Skywalkers and The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.
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