1972 Oscars — Documentary (Short Subject)

Sentinels of Silence won Documentary (Short Subject) at the 1972 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Adventures in Perception, Art Is..., Somebody Waiting and The Numbers Start with the River. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1971 and 1973 Documentary (Short Subject) races.