8th Critics' Choice Documentary Awards

8th Critics' Choice Documentary Awards
DateNovember 12, 2023
SiteEdison Ballroom, New York City, United States
Hosted byWyatt Cenac
Most awardsStill: A Michael J. Fox Movie (5)
Most nominationsAmerican Symphony (6)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkFacebook Live
YouTube
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The 8th Critics' Choice Documentary Awards, presented by the Critics Choice Association, were held on November 12, 2023, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, to honor finest achievements in documentary filmmaking and non-fiction television.[1]

The ceremony was hosted by American comedian Wyatt Cenac for the second year in a row and, broadcast live on Facebook Live, YouTube and X.[2]

The nominations were announced on October 16, 2023. Matthew Heineman's American Symphony led the nominations with six, followed by Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, Kokomo City, and 20 Days in Mariupol, with five nominations each.[3] The category for Best True Crime Documentary was introduced.

American documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee was honored with the Pennebaker Award (Lifetime Achievement Award).[4] Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie received the most awards with five wins, including Best Documentary Feature, followed by 20 Days in Mariupol, American Symphony and The Deepest Breath, with two wins each.[5]

  1. ^ Davis, Clayton (October 16, 2023). "Critics Choice Documentary Awards: 'American Symphony' Leads Nominations, Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Lands Nod After Record-Setting Weekend". Variety. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  2. ^ Thompson, Anne (October 16, 2023). "Jon Batiste Profile 'American Symphony' Leads Critics Choice Documentary Award Nominations". IndieWire. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  3. ^ Lewis, Hilary (16 October 2023). "Critics Choice Documentary Awards: 'American Symphony' Leads With Six Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  4. ^ "The Eighth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards Sets Gala Event to Honor Award Winners at the Edison Ballroom on Sunday, November 12". Critics' Choice. September 14, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  5. ^ Zilko, Christian (November 12, 2023). "'Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie' Sweeps the Critics Choice Documentary Awards (Complete Winners List)". IndieWire. Retrieved November 13, 2023.