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Cinema Eye Honors

'No Other Land'
Cinema Eye Honors
The annual awards show honors the best in documentary film and TV. This year, those accolades went to "No Other Land," "Dahomey," "How To with John Wilson," and more.
'Sugarcane'
Awards
The documentary about abuse in an Indian residential school received six nominations, including Nonfiction Feature and Direction.
'Will and Harper' Netflix documentary
Cinema Eye Honors
Today's announcement includes the Audience Choice Prize Longlist, the Unforgettables Honorees, nominees in five Broadcast categories, and the annual Shorts List.
"Kokomo City"
"20 Days in Mariupol," "32 Sounds," and "The Eternal Memory" are also among the top nominees for the 17th annual awards ceremony.
The 1619 Project -- “Justice” - Episode 106 -- Through Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family story and one Georgia community fighting for restitution, “Justice” examines the historical events that denied Black Americans the opportunity to build generational wealth and what is owed to descendants of slavery. Mr. Sylvester Hoover and Nikole Hannah-Jones, shown. (Photo by: Patti Perret/Hulu)
Plus, nominees for nonfiction Broadcast Film and Anthology Series. The 2024 awards will take place January 12, 2024 in East Harlem, New York.
2023 Cinema Eye Honors
The two National Geographic films tied the record for most Cinema Eye Honors nominations in a single year.
"All That Breathes"
The IDA Awards and Cinema Eye Honors shortlists show where the Oscar winds blow.
Four Hours at the Capitol Documentary HBO January 6 -- An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC2M2L9E1RR3
The organization announced its first round of nominations, plus its Shorts List and Legacy Award recipient. HBO leads nominations with 11.
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"The Rescue," "Ascension," and "Faya Dayi" also pulled in multiple nominations for the annual event, which serves to "recognize excellence in artistry and craft in nonfiction filmmaking."
"American Utopia"
"City So Real" and "American Utopia" lead the Cinema Eye Honors broadcast nominations list with three nods apiece. 
2025 Cinema Eye Honors Winners List: No Other Land, Dahomey, More
Influencers: When few other awards bodies were recognizing the craft of documentary filmmaking, the NYC-based event offered up accolades, with a special flair.
2025 Cinema Eye Honors Winners List: No Other Land, Dahomey, More
"Dick Johnson is Dead" won best Director for Kirsten Johnson, whose father participated in the awards event.
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