1989 Oscars — Documentary (Short Subject)

You Don't Have to Die won Documentary (Short Subject) at the 1989 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were A Family Gathering, Gang Cops, Portrait of Imogen and The Children's Storefront. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1988 and 1991 Documentary (Short Subject) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

You Don't Have to Die(1988)
William Guttentag and Malcolm Clarke, Producers
Winner
A Family Gathering(1988)
Lise Yasui and Ann Tegnell, Producers
Gang Cops(1987)
Thomas B. Fleming and Daniel J. Marks, Producers
Portrait of Imogen(1988)
Nancy Hale and Meg Partridge, Producers
The Children's Storefront(1988)
Karen Goodman, Producer