Oscars and Holocaust Films

Since 1945, 450 narrative Holocaust films have been produced by 45 national entities. Although only 77 American features have been produced, 21 of them have won or been nominated for at least one Academy Award. A further 23 foreign Holocaust films have been nominated for 41 other Oscars. Why are Holocaust films so heavily awarded? Is it merit or bias?

Sessionholder:

Richard Brownstein