The documentary "Stay Close" is one of 10 films shortlisted for an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category this year. 

The film tells the story of fencer Keeth Smart and his journey to becoming an Olympic champion through a series of home videos and animations.  

The Brooklyn-native won the silver medal for the U.S. Men's Fencing Team in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and became the first American to gain the sport's top ranking for males. 

He, along with Luther Clement, the film's co-director, stopped by "Mornings On 1" to discuss the film.