DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

The Critics Choice Documentary Awards honor the most compelling and impactful achievements in nonfiction filmmaking and documentary television. Presented annually by the Critics Choice Association, the awards celebrate exceptional storytelling, filmmaking craft, and journalistic excellence across a wide range of subjects and formats. Voted on by qualified members of the Critics Choice Association with expertise in documentary filmmaking, the awards recognize outstanding work released in theaters, on television, and across major streaming platforms.

Now entering its 11th year, the Critics Choice Documentary Awards have become one of the industry’s most respected celebrations of documentary storytelling, shining a spotlight on the filmmakers and creative teams whose work informs, inspires, and sparks meaningful conversation. The annual ceremony brings together leading documentarians, industry professionals, and entertainment journalists for an evening dedicated to honoring the power of nonfiction storytelling and its unique ability to illuminate the world around us.