As a prelude to their bigger announcement of Best Feature and First Feature categories, they have announced their choices for best directed documentaries. These five titles have gotten consistent recognition, so there are no real surprises.

The Nominations

Best Documentary Director

Free Solo
Hale County This Morning, This Evening
RBG
Three Identical Strangers
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Directors Guild of America Data

Year Founded: 1936
First Awards: 1948 (71)