Thursday, June 11, 2026

'Prime Minister' wins two News & Doc Emmy Awards including Best Documentary for Throwback Thursday


Happy Throwback Thursday! I'm returning to the News & Doc Emmy Awards today, as I promised in 'Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller' wins 7 News & Doc Emmy Awards for World Oceans Day with the relevant paragraph from CNN Worldwide Honored with Six News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
CNN FILMS PRIME MINISTER WINS TWO EMMY® AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST DOCUMENTARY
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CNN’s recognition extended to the Documentary Emmy® Awards on Thursday night, where CNN Films’ Prime Minister won Best Documentary and Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary. The acclaimed film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, earning the Audience Award for World Cinema Documentary before being acquired by HBO and CNN Films. Released theatrically by Magnolia Pictures, Prime Minister is available to stream now at CNN.com/Watch, on the CNN app, and on HBO Max.
I declared Prime Minister as the favorite to win Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary early, but I thought 2000 Meters to Andriivka was the most likely to win Best Documentary. Surprise!

Dame Jacinda Ardern posted a thank you speech to her Instagram.
Tonight the incredible team who made the documentary simply titled “Prime Minister” won the Emmy for best documentary. From the sidelines I saw these talented directors, editors, and producers all come together to create a film (which I have still only watched it in its entirety once..) that feels like the most accurate portrayal of what it’s like to lead with your heart on your sleeve. My huge congratulations to them all, especially Michelle Walshe and Lindsay Utz who co-directed it. But here, I want to make a special mention of Clarke, the first person who picked up a camera. I wasn’t the easiest person to film, and nor through the years of being PM was I the easiest partner. But that never changed the amount of support he gave in return. Our loved ones don’t choose politics, but they are still on the front line alongside us every day, cheering us on, keeping life at home going, reminding us why we’re there. So thank you, Clarke. Now it’s my turn to cheer you on xx

Clarke spoke at the awards tonight, and he saved his final words, rightly so, to thank New Zealand. Our home. We will both forever be grateful for the privilege of a lifetime.
Congratulations to Dame Jacinda, the documentarians, CNN, and HBO!

Since it's Throwback Thursday and the subject is politics, follow over the jump for the top serious political posts written during the 15th year of Crazy Eddie's Motie News.


Tengrain of Mock, Paper, Scissors linked to Federalized National Guard mobilized against protests in Los Angeles from June 9, 2025 in Mike's Blog Roundup at Crooks and Liars just after I shared it at the Citizen Connect/Coffee Party USA Facebook page, contributing to the entry earning 423 default and 444 raw page views during June 2025 to rank first among entries posted during the month and second overall. It ended the 2025-2026 blogging year with 567 raw page views, placing 55th overall and 39th among entries posted between March 21, 2025 and March 20, 2026.


CNBC explains 'What Project 2025 Has To Do With This Government Shutdown' earned 46 views, 24 reach, 6 interactions (second most for month), including 4 reactions, 1 comment (tied for most for month), 1 share (tied for most for month), and 3 link clicks (tied for third most during year on Facebook).


Elon Musk calls budget bill 'a disgusting abomination' - MSNBC reports earned 773 views, 9 likes, and 1 reply (tied for most during June 2025 and year) to be the most active link on Threads during June 2025.

That's a wrap for today. Stay tuned for another winner at the News & Doc Emmy Awards along with a retrospective of posts on a related theme for Flashback Friday followed by a driving update on Saturday.

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