Trouble the Water Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Documentary Feature Tia Lessin Carl Deal |
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Won | Alliance of Women Film Journalists |
Best Documentary Tia Lessin Carl Deal |
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Full Frame Documentary Film Festival |
Film Presented |
| 2008 | Won | Full Frame Documentary Film Festival |
Grand Jury Prize |
New Directors/New Films
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | New Directors/New Films |
Film Presented |
Seattle International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Seattle International Film Festival |
Film Presented |
Silverdocs Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Silverdocs Film Festival |
Film Presented |
Sundance Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Sundance Film Festival |
Film Presented |
| 2008 | Won | Sundance Film Festival |
Documentary Grand Jury Prize |
