The 2025 Oscars shortlist was revealed Tuesday, and the Live Action Short Films category aims to pull on Academy voters’ heartstrings and appeal to their humanity. With each showcasing and tackling a ...

The 15 films that made the shortlist in the Oscars’ documentary short category are all powerful and thought-provoking, making the competition for an Academy Award nod incredibly stiff this year.

SPOILER ALERT: This column contains potential spoilers about “A Lien,” “Anuja,” “I’m Not a Robot,” “The Last Ranger” and “The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent.” If there’s one thing the 2025 Oscar ...