The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts announced the nominations for best documentary on Tuesday.
AACTA members selected the feature-length documentaries from a field of 19, and five of the nominated films are about women.
Each canvases people who experience and transcend barriers to fulfil their passions and remain true to themselves.
Directed by Matthew Walker, I m Wanita follows the talented but troubled Australian honky-tonk singer Wanita Bahtiyar as she realises her dream of recording an album in Nashville while dealing with her inner demons. I m Wanita was made by a whole lot of lovely people, a unique collaboration, Walker said.
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Longboard rider Lucy Small took out the Curly Mal Jam Pro open womens title
Her $1,500 winners cheque was $2,500 less than men s winner Declan Wyton
Small used winners speech to slam tournament organisers over disparity
Has since called for female surfers to be recognised as legitimate athletes
Event organisers have since vowed to distribute the prize money more equally
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