Oscars: ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,’ ‘RBG,’ ‘Three Identical Strangers’ and Others Make Doc Shortlist December 18, 2018 Jordan Ruimy The shortlist for the Best Documentary Oscar has been revealed, there are 15 movies remaining and vying for the final five spots. is voted the biggest snub of the 2019 Oscars in a new Fandango survey. The Mr. Rogers documentary was kind of like the good looking guy/girl at work that everyone assumes must be dating because they’re so good looking… but they AIN’T. was surprisingly snubbed at the Oscars, but we think the documentary will win at the Directors Guild Awards. Documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? The Oscar voters, all assumed that “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” would be nominated by everyone else only to find out.. NOBODY nominated the film. was shown at many film festivals including on January 19, 2018, at the Sundance Film Festival, February 24, 2018, at the Boulder International Film Festival, March 2, 2018, at the True/False Film Festival, March 16, 2018, at the Miami Film Festival, and May 5, 2018, at the Montclair Film Festival. Of course, the morning of the 2019 Oscar nominations had its share of surprise mentions and snubbed contenders. Voted the biggest Oscar snub, the story of America’s favorite neighbor deserved more love from Tinseltown. 'Won't You Be My Neighbor' was one of the best-reviewed films of the year yet didn't get nominated for Best Documentary Feature. Won't You Be My Neighbor? Released theatrically over the summer, the film explored the lasting legacy and impact of the storied television program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood hosted by the beloved Fred Rogers. 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?'