It won theNational Board of ReviewFreedom of Expression Award on Wednesday, althoughSugarcanewon the NBRs prize for Best Documentary.

The film examines how Japans primary school education system instills civic virtues, cooperation, and empathy among schoolchildren.

Best Cinematography went to Ruslan Fedotov who shotQueendom, a film about the Russian-born drag performance artist Jenna Marvin.

‘No Other Land’

Basel Adra in ‘No Other Land’Yabaya Media

Omar & Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weirdwon Best Music Documentary.

Im very excited, Ito told Deadline about receiving the award.

So, Im very happy.

Filmmakers Dawn Porter, left, and Shiori Ito

‘Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat’Kino Lorber

IDA Documentary Awards entries were reviewed by blue-ribbon jurors consisting of 300 documentary professionals from 40+ countries.