Emile Ardolino Awards

In 1987, received Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature
In 1984, received Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement--Informational Programming
In 1984, received Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program
In 1983, received Directors Guild of America Award for Musical/Variety Special
In 1983, received Oscar for Best Documentary Feature
In 1981, received Directors Guild of America Award for Musical/Variety Special
In 1979, received Emmy for Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts
In 1970, received Special OBIE Award