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“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” “20 Days in Mariupol,” and More Take Top Honors at 2023 Critics Choice Documentary Awards

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Last month we were thrilled to see so many Sundance Film Festival projects named as nominees for the 2023 Critics Choice Documentary Awards. From nonfiction films shining a light on beloved public figures to hard-hitting looks at global tragedies, Sundance Institute–supported projects took home nine trophies.

It’s clear that Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie struck a chord with the critics, winning in all five categories it was nominated for. The Deepest Breath and 20 Days in Mariupol also landed multiple wins.

Read the complete list of Critics Choice Documentary Award winners below.

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023 Sundance Film Festival)

BEST DIRECTOR

Davis Guggenheim – Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie 

BEST FIRST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

20 Days in Mariupol (2023 Sundance Film Festival)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Tim Cragg – The Deepest Breath

BEST EDITING

Michael Harte – Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie

BEST NARRATION

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
  Written and Performed by Michael J. Fox

BEST BIOGRAPHICAL DOCUMENTARY

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie 

BEST POLITICAL DOCUMENTARY

20 Days in Mariupol

BEST SPORTS DOCUMENTARY

The Deepest Breath

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