Spike Lee Awards

  • In 2007, received Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmaking
  • In 2007, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming
  • In 2006, received Venice Film Festival Award for Documentary
  • In 2006, received Venice Film Festival Award for Human Rights
  • In 2006, received MTV Movie Award for Silver Bucket of Excellence
  • In 2003, received Honorary César Award
  • In 2002, received BAFTA Special Award
  • In 1997, received Golden Satellite for Best Documentary
  • In 1997, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Documentary
  • In 1991, received Cannes Film Festival Special Mention Award for Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
  • In 1989, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
  • In 1987, received Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature
  • In 1986, received Cannes Film Festival Award for Foreign Film
  • In 1986, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for New Generation
  • In 1980, received Student Academy Award for Dramatic