| 1. For Sama (PBS) – BAFTA |
| 2. American Factory (Netflix) – BAFTA, CCA, DGA |
| 3. Honeyland (Neon) – CCA, DGA |
| 4. One Child Nation (Amazon) – CCA, DGA |
| 5. Midnight Family (1901 Media) |
OTHER CONTENDERS (alphabetical by film)
| Advocate (Film Movement) |
| The Apollo (HBO Docs) |
| Apollo 11 (Neon) – BAFTA, CCA |
| Aquarela (Sony Classics) |
| The Biggest Little Farm (Neon) – CCA |
| The Cave (National Geographic) – CCA, DGA |
| The Edge of Democracy (Netflix) |
| The Great Hack (Netflix) – BAFTA |
| Knock Down The House (Netflix) – CCA |
| Maiden (Sony Classics) – CCA, DGA |
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