Austin Film Critics
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Austin Film Critics | Best Documentary | Won |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Documentary | Won |
Hot Docs International Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hot Docs International Film Festival | Film Presented | Nominated |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Independent Spirit Awards | Truer Than Fiction Award | Sacha Gervasi | Nominated |
| 2009 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Documentary | Won |
London Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | London Film Festival | Film Presented | Nominated |
Los Angeles Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Los Angeles Film Festival | Film Presented | Nominated |
Melbourne International Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Melbourne International Film Festival | Film Presented | Nominated |
Online Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Online Film Critics Association | Best Documentary | Won |
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | San Francisco Jewish Film Festival | Film Presented | Nominated |
