Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Albie Awards to Honor Documentaries from Peck, Gandbhir, Shyne
The Maysles Documentary Center is giving awards called the Albie Awards to some of the best documentaries.
These films are hoping to win Oscars.
The awards ceremony will happen on September 24.
Three films will be honored: one about author George Orwell, another about a shooting in Florida, and a third about Black farmers.
The films explore important topics such as the power of truth and owning land.
Maysles Documentary Center will honor three nonfiction films at the Albie Awards.
The honored films include 'Orwell: 2+2=5,' 'The Perfect Neighbor,' and 'Seeds.'
'Orwell: 2+2=5' explores George Orwell's life and the relevance of his work.
'The Perfect Neighbor' documents the 2023 killing of Ajike Owens in Florida.
'Seeds' focuses on African American farmers and the significance of land ownership.
- Who
- Maysles Documentary Center.
- What
- Albie Awards will honor documentaries.
- When
- September 24, 2024.
- Where
- Ginny’s Supper Club @ Red Rooster in New York City.
- Why
- To recognize top nonfiction films.
- Event
- Albie Awards
- Organizer
- Maysles Documentary Center
- Date
- September 24
- Location
- New York City
- Honorees
- Raoul Peck, Geeta Gandbhir, Brittany Shyne