| Year | Category | Movie | Win/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Best Documentary Feature | American Dream (1990) | Win |
| 1976 | Best Documentary Feature | Harlan County, U.S.A. (1977) | Win |
| Year | Category | Movie | Win/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Special Award | Harlan County, U.S.A. (1977) | Win |
| Year | Category | Movie | Win/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Best Documentary | Wild Man Blues (1998) | Win |
| Year | Category | Movie | Win/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Audience Award - Documentary | American Dream (1990) | Win |
| 1990 | Filmmaker's Trophy: Documentary | American Dream (1990) | Win |
| 1990 | Grand Jury Prize: Documentary | American Dream (1990) | Win |
| Year | Category | Movie | Win/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Courage in Filmmaking | Shut Up & Sing (2006) | Win |