His films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sorry We Missed You' powerfully expose the systemic causes of homelessness and poverty in modern society.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesHer documentary-style film 'Nomadland' intimately portrays the lives of economically displaced Americans living on the road, with deep empathy and authenticity.
Roy Ward Baker United StatesHis film 'Tangerine' captures the struggles of marginalized individuals surviving on the streets of Los Angeles with raw realism and humanizing storytelling.