Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Documentary Feature | Alex Gibney | Nominated |
| 2005 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Documentary | Jason Kliot | Nominated |
Broadcast Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Documentary | Nominated |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Documentary | Nominated |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Documentary | Won |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association | Best Documentary (Runner-up) | Won |
Online Film Critics Association
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Online Film Critics Association | Best Documentary | Nominated |
Sundance Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sundance Film Festival | In Competition | Nominated |
Writers Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Writers Guild of America | Best Documentary Screenplay | Alex Gibney | Won |
