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"The Perfect Neighbor" Dominates 10th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards
10 Nov
Summary
- Netflix's "The Perfect Neighbor" wins 5 awards, including Best Documentary Feature
- Raoul Peck's "Orwell: 2+2=5" and Rebecca Miller's "Mr. Scorsese" each win 2 awards
- Ken Burns receives the prestigious Impact Award
On November 10th, 2025, the Critics Choice Association held its 10th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards ceremony in New York City. The big winner of the night was Netflix's "The Perfect Neighbor," a documentary exploring the deadly consequences of Florida's stand-your-ground laws. The film took home a total of 5 awards, including the top prize of Best Documentary Feature.
Other notable winners included Raoul Peck's "Orwell: 2+2=5," which explores the life of George Orwell, and Rebecca Miller's Apple TV series "Mr. Scorsese," both of which won 2 awards each. The ceremony also honored renowned documentarian Ken Burns with the organization's prestigious Impact Award, presented by Christine Baranski.
The event was hosted by former Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi and featured a star-studded list of presenters and attendees, including Michael Chernus, Mariska Hargitay, and Questlove. According to Christopher Campbell, the Vice President of Documentary at the CCA, "the art of documentary storytelling has never been more vital or vibrant," as this year's filmmakers showcased the power of documentaries in shaping our understanding of the world.
