'' The White Helmets '' is a 2016 British short documentary film . The film follows the daily operations of a group of volunteer rescue workers of the Syrian Civil Defence , also known as the White Helmets . The film was directed by Orlando von Einsiedel and produced by Joanna Natasegara . It won the Best Documentary ( Short Subject ) at the 89th Academy Awards
89th Academy Awards
89th Academy Awards
The White Helmets (film)