Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir creates Oscar history with dual documentary nominations

Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir has made history with two Academy Award nominations in the documentary categories, becoming the first woman of color to achieve this feat in a single year.

Gandbhir earned a nomination for Best Documentary Feature for her work on "The First Wave," a film that follows frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also received a nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject for "When We Were Bullies," a personal exploration of a childhood bullying incident.

The dual nominations mark a significant milestone for representation in the documentary filmmaking community. Gandbhir's work has been widely recognized for its intimate storytelling and social impact.

The 94th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 27, 2022. Gandbhir's nominations highlight the growing diversity among nominees in the documentary categories.