he 2023 Best Documentary Short film

Oscar Challenge: Predicting Best Documentary Short Oscar nominees is challenging, given diverse films in the 2023 lineup.

Sheila Nevins' Impact: "The ABCs of Book Banning" by Sheila Nevins explores banned books, raising questions about its visual impact. Nevins' legacy adds Oscar potential.

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HBO's Bail Abolition: "How We Get Free" by HBO, directed by Elisabeth Epps, advocates abolishing cash bail in Colorado. It balances information and storytelling, breaking HBO's dry spell in the category.

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Rural Healthcare Crisis: "If Dreams Were Lightning" by Ramin Bahrani exposes the decline of rural hospitals, portraying a damning image of the American Dream with strong storytelling potential.

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Abortion History Unveiled: "Deciding Vote" reveals George Michaels' historic vote amid the abortion battle. Faces tough competition due to more immediately appealing narratives

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Swiss Uniqueness: "Bear," a Swiss short, uses disturbing footage creatively. Despite discomfort, its rawness may attract voters seeking departure from polished documentaries

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Taiwan-China Tension: "Island In Between" offers a lyrical take on Taiwan-China tension, deviating from typical political narratives under director S. Leo Chiang.

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Netflix's War Trauma: "Camp Cfourage" by Netflix delves into the trauma o the Ukraine war. Surface-level but emotionally resonant, making it a potential nominee.

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Afghanistan Loss: Kevin MacDonald's "Last Song From Kabul" depicts loss in Afghanistan, with a powerful ending making it a strong contender.

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