‘NAZA,’ ‘Once Upon A Time In Harlem,’ ‘Jane Elliot Against The World’ Earn Top Prizes At Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival has announced the winners of its 35th edition, with films about Gaza, the Harlem Renaissance and racism among those recognised. NAZA, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, won the Critics Prize; Once Upon a Time in Harlem took Best Documentary Film, and Jane Elliot Against the World received the audience award.

NAZA draws on interviews with 24 anonymous Israeli intelligence members and soldiers and alleges disregard for Palestinian civilian life in Gaza; the Israel Defense Forces rejects the film’s claims. Once Upon a Time in Harlem uses 1972 footage of a reunion of Harlem Renaissance figures. Other honours included a special mention for American Doctor, the short film prize for Free Joan Little, and career and impact awards for Joe Berlinger and Yoruba Richen.