What documentary won the top prize at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards?

The Perfect Neighbor, a Netflix documentary about the consequences of Florida's stand-your-ground laws, won the Best Documentary Feature award.

Which renowned documentarian was honored at the ceremony?

Ken Burns, the acclaimed documentarian, received the Critics Choice Association's prestigious Impact Award.

What other documentaries were recognized at the awards?

Raoul Peck's "Orwell: 2+2=5" and Rebecca Miller's "Mr. Scorsese" each won 2 awards at the ceremony.

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"The Perfect Neighbor" Dominates 10th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards

10 Nov

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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

"The Perfect Neighbor" Dominates 10th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards

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.