Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th’ leads Critics Choice Documentary Awards nominations
Ava DuVernay’s “14th” leads the 2026 Critics Choice Documentary Awards with six nominations. “You Can See Everything,” “Once Upon a Time in Harlem” and “Nuisance Bear” follow with five each. The ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 8 in New York.
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Six nominations for ‘14th’
Ava DuVernay’s “14th” leads the 2026 Critics Choice Documentary Awards nominations with six, including best documentary feature and best director. The Netflix film also earned nominations for editing, score, political documentary and historical documentary.
The documentary examines the significance of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and ongoing challenges to it. Its nominations come days after its world premiere at the New York Film Festival.
Other leading contenders
“You Can See Everything,” Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, received five nominations, as did “Once Upon a Time in Harlem” and “Nuisance Bear.”
“Everybody to Kenmure Street,” “Remake,” “The History of Concrete,” “Everest: The Other Side,” “EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert,” “Lion” and “Rehearsals for a Revolution” earned four nominations each. Alex Gibney’s “Musk” and the Israel-Gaza war documentary “NAZA” received three each.
Best feature field
The best documentary feature nominees are “14th,” “Everest: The Other Side,” “Everybody to Kenmure Street,” “The History of Concrete,” “Musk,” “NAZA,” “Once Upon a Time in Harlem,” “Rehearsals for a Revolution,” “Remake” and “You Can See Everything.”
Christopher Campbell, the Critics Choice Association’s vice president for documentary, said the nominees reflect a range of voices, perspectives and stories, praising their role in informing and engaging audiences.
Ceremony and special honors
The 11th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards will take place Nov. 8 at New York’s Edison Ballroom, hosted by Ross Mathews. Ron Howard will receive the Critics Choice Impact Award, while Jehane Noujaim will receive the Pennebaker Award for lifetime achievement.
