You Can See Everything swept the Critics Choice Documentary Awards, taking home every single prize for which it was nominated, The Hollywood Reporter reported.
The Elizabeth Holmes documentary won five awards at Sunday’s ceremony at New York’s Edison Ballroom. Directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim guided the A24 project to its first major awards triumph following its debut at Telluride.
The A24 release secured wins for best documentary feature, best director for Fielder and Oppenheim, and best cinematography for David Bolen. Adam Locke-Norton won best editing, while Ari Balouzian took home best score.
This year’s winners reflect the extraordinary creativity, ambition and innovation shaping documentary filmmaking today,
Critics Choice Association vp documentary Christopher Campbell said in a statement.
The documentary has grossed nearly $80 million at the domestic box office since its Oct. 16 theatrical release. Industry observers speculate the film could secure Academy Award nominations for best picture and supporting actress alongside a best documentary feature nod.
Competitor Once Upon a Time in Harlem won three of its five nominations, including best first documentary feature for David Greaves and best historical documentary. Ava DuVernay’s 14th went home empty-handed despite leading the field with six nominations.
- Best Documentary Feature: You Can See Everything (A24)
- Best Director: Nathan Fielder & Lance Oppenheim – You Can See Everything (A24)
- Best First Documentary Feature: David Greaves – Once Upon a Time in Harlem (Neon)
- Best Cinematography: David Bolen – You Can See Everything (A24)
- Best Editing: Adam Locke-Norton – You Can See Everything (A24)
- Best Music Score: Ari Balouzian – You Can See Everything (A24)
- Best Political Documentary: NAZA (The Guardian / mk2 films)
- Best Biographical Documentary: Musk (Bleecker Street)
- Best Science/Nature Documentary: Nuisance Bear (Mubi)
- Best Sports Documentary: Everest: The Other Side (National Geographic Documentary Films)
The 11th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards took place at New York’s Edison Ballroom and was hosted by Ross Mathews, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING wins 5 Critics Choice Documentary Awards, including Best Documentary Feature, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Music Score. pic.twitter.com/eWPw9C3wPe
Ron Howard received the Critics Choice Impact Award, and Jehane Noujaim received the Pennebaker Award for lifetime achievement.
Once Upon a Time in Harlem won three awards out of its five nominations, while Alex Gibney’s four-hour examination Musk won best biographical drama.
By Samantha Carter
Congratulations to the team behind 'You Can See Everything.' The film has won the Critics Choice Documentary Award for Best Documentary Feature. #criticschoice #CCDocAwards pic.twitter.com/l3bpeodsCU
Congratulations to Nathan Fielder & Lance Oppenheim, winners of the Critics Choice Documentary Award for Best Director for 'You Can See Everything.' #criticschoice #CCDocAwards pic.twitter.com/fD0XkgTbhV
Congratulations to David Bolen, winner of the Critics Choice Documentary Award for Best Cinematography for 'You Can See Everything.' #CriticsChoice #CCDocAwards pic.twitter.com/CFZSMNzLxK
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