Charles Burnett Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Screenplay To Sleep With Anger |
| 1990 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Director To Sleep With Anger |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Special Award To Sleep with a Vampire |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Special Critics' Award Killer Of Sheep |
Sundance Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Won | Sundance Film Festival |
Special Jury Recognition: Dramatic To Sleep With Anger |