Recent Award-Winning Documentaries
1. "Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)"
This documentary, directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. It showcases the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, bringing to light the performances of legendary artists like Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone.
2. "The Rescue"
Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, "The Rescue" was awarded the Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice Awards. It chronicles the extraordinary rescue of a boys' soccer team trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand.
3. "Flee"
This animated documentary, which received the Best Documentary award at the Cannes Film Festival, tells the compelling story of Amin Nawabi, a man fleeing his homeland of Afghanistan and his struggles with identity and belonging.
4. "Attica"
"Attica," directed by Stanley Nelson, garnered accolades at numerous award ceremonies, including the Emmy Awards. The documentary revisits the 1971 Attica prison riot and its significance in America's socio-political landscape.
5. "My Octopus Teacher"
This heartwarming documentary became a global sensation, winning the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. It chronicles a filmmaker’s year-long interaction with an octopus and explores themes of connection and nature.