Hoop Dreams Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Editing Steve James William Haugse Frederick Marx |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Special Distinction |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Documentary |
National Society of Film Critics
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Won | National Society of Film Critics |
Best Documentary |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle |
Best Documentary |
Sundance Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Won | Sundance Film Festival |
Audience Award Steve James |
