1981 Oscars — Documentary (Short Subject)

Karl Hess: Toward Liberty won Documentary (Short Subject) at the 1981 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Don't Mess with Bill, It's the Same World, Luther Metke at 94 and The Eruption of Mount St. Helens!. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1980 and 1982 Documentary (Short Subject) races.