Awards

2007
New York Film Critics Circle  /  Special Critics' Award  /  Won for  "Killer of Sheep"
1990
Independent Spirit Awards  /  Best Screenplay  /  Won for  "To Sleep with Anger"
Independent Spirit Awards  /  Best Director  /  Won for  "To Sleep with Anger"
1989
Los Angeles Film Critics Association  /  Special Award  /  Won for  "To Sleep with a Vampire"
Sundance Film Festival  /  Special Jury Recognition: Dramatic  /  Won for  "To Sleep with Anger"

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My Brother's Wedding
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Released: Jul. 28, 2000

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