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From Documentaries to Original Score, Oscar Shortlist Contenders Gain Traction as Campaigns Heat Up

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Carole Horst The Oscar shortlists hit Hollywood on Dec. 21, with filmmakers and artisans alike waiting to see if their pics have made it.

It’s another COVID-challenged year, with theaters still not running at full capacity and screening links de rigueur even as widespread vaccinations boost the confidence in getting back in a cinema.

The films below have been gaining traction on the awards circuit so far, but given the contours of kudos campaigns, surprises can and will emerge.

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