HONORS, AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS & RECOGNITION
2020 | Park Avenue Armory, 100 Years | 100 Women initiative, Commissioned Artist
2019 | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1900-1970”, Advisory Panel Member
2019 | University of Texas, College of Liberal Arts Plan II, Commencement Speaker
2019 | FIPADOC Biarritz International Documentary Festival, Juror
2018 | Smithsonian African American Film Festival, Juror
2016 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS), Member
2016 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS), Executive Committee
2016 | Sundance Film Festival, Juror (Documentary)
2015 | Creative Capital Award (Screenplay, The Outlaw)
2014 | NAACP Image Award, (Winner – Best Theatrical Documentary)
2013 | Pan African Film Festival, (Winner – Best Documentary)
2013 | CINE Golden Eagle Award
2013 | The Sundance Institute – Women Filmmakers Initiative
2012 | Toronto International Film Festival (Official Selection & Gala Premiere)
2006 | The Peabody Award for Excellence in Electronic Media (Winner) [See Speech]
2006 | Independent Spirit Awards (Nominee)
2005 | Sundance Film Festival (Official Selection)
2001 | Emmy Award (Winner – Outstanding Sports Documentary, Do You Believe in Miracles, HBO)