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    Rory Kennedy

    Rory Kennedy

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    3

    Honours

    2

    Covers

    Rory Kennedy stands as one of the most respected voices in contemporary documentary filmmaking. Her ability to tackle complex social issues with empathy and rigor has earned her a Peabody Award and a Primetime Emmy. She was inducted into the Sundance Institute's "Directors Lab" alumni network and has received honorary degrees from Boston College and the New York Film Academy. Her work consistently challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about power, justice, and human rights.

    Rory Kennedy receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Honorary Degree

    Boston College·2014

    Doctor of Humane Letters

    Honorary Degree

    New York Film Academy·2016

    Doctor of Fine Arts

    Directors Guild of America Recognition

    DGA·2013

    Award for contributions to documentary filmmaking

    Magazine Covers

    Vanity Fair

    2012

    Documentary Filmmaker Profile

    Town & Country

    2026

    Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing

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