Documentary Winners: 1971 Oscars
Joseph Strick wins the Oscar for Documentary (Short Subject) for Interviews with My Lai Veterans (accepted by Betsy Strick), and Bob Maurice wins the Oscar for Documentary (Feature) for Woodstock at the 43rd Academy Awards. Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss present the award.
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