Geeta Gandbhir Makes Oscar History with Two Nominations at 98th Academy Awards

• Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir received two Oscar nominations for the 98th Academy Awards: "The Devil Is Busy" (Best Documentary Short) and "The Perfect Neighbor" (Best Documentary Feature).
• "The Devil Is Busy" follows Tracii, a security head at an Atlanta women’s healthcare clinic, ensuring safety amidst abortion restrictions and protests.
• "The Perfect Neighbor" is a Netflix documentary chronicling the June 2023 shooting of Ajike Owens by Susan Louise Lorincz in Ocala, Florida.
• Gandbhir, mentored by Sam Pollard and Spike Lee, has a two-decade career with multiple Emmy and Peabody Awards, including for "I Am Evidence" and "Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power."
• The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Why It Matters: Geeta Gandbhir achieved a historic milestone with two Oscar nominations in a single year for her impactful documentaries.