In what has been considered one of the busiest weeks in nonfiction (See AJ’ excellent Monday briefing for this week – here…) several films emerged as winners in their continued pursuit of the little golden statue.  Last night the IDA announced the winners in 7 of their categories, congrats to Mai Iskander and her film GARBAGE DREAMS for taking home the IDA Humanitas Award.  This award is given to a film that “explores the stories of human beings who are different in culture, race, lifestyle, political loyalties and religious beliefs in order to break down the wall of ignorance and fear that separates us”.   It should be noted that GARBAGE DREAMS was the only Academy Nominated film to win an award.

Last night Robert Kenner’s FOOD, INC took home the award for best documentary at the Gotham Awards and LAST TRAIN HOME is still garnering lots of buzz since being the talk of the festival at the prestigious IDFA.  Could this be the first big documentary film of 2010?  Check out the trailer below.