"Ukrainian Documentary '20 Days in Mariupol' Makes History at Oscars"

"20 Days in Mariupol," a documentary co-produced by The Associated Press and PBS' "Frontline," won the best documentary Oscar, marking a first for both organizations. The film provides a harrowing first-person account of the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Director Mstyslav Chernov, a video journalist for AP, emotionally expressed his wish for Russia to cease aggression in Ukraine during his acceptance speech. The documentary, which won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for public service, features footage showing civilian casualties, mass graves, and the bombing of a maternity hospital in Mariupol.