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Academy Award for best director: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Added cross-references. Mar 16, 2026
Updated 2026 winner. Mar 15, 2026
Added top questions. Mar 13, 2026
Media added. Mar 12, 2026
Added cross-reference to Schindler's List. May 21, 2025
Added Sean Baker for Anora. Mar 02, 2025
Noted that Ang Lee was the first person of color to win the Oscar in the directing category. Jan 02, 2025
Added the 2024 winner. Mar 10, 2024
Added cross-references to Saving Private Ryan and Parasite. Feb 21, 2024
Add new Web site: FilmSite - Academy Awards - Best Director Facts and Trivia (1). Nov 16, 2023
New article added. Jun 21, 2023
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