- 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
