Eve's Bayou Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Won | Broadcast Film Critics Association |
Best Child Performance Jurnee Smollett |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Won | Chicago Film Critics Association |
Best Supporting Actress Debbi Morgan |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best First Feature Kasi Lemmons |
| 1997 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Supporting Actress Debbi Morgan |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Won | National Board of Review |
Best Debut Director Kasi Lemmons |
Telluride Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nominated | Telluride Film Festival |
Film Presented |
