The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has selected its 2025 winners, showcasing the best broadcasting and streaming media during 2024. The projects being honored were chosen by a unanimous vote of 27 jurors from over 1,000 entries from television, podcasts/radio, and the web in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service, and interactive/immersive programming and media.
“The winners of the 85th annual Peabody Awards encompass a wide range of contemporary and historical issues, including the war in Gaza, rural healthcare, a focus on disabilities, authoritarianism, and sexual violence,” said Jeffrey Jones, executive director of Peabody, via statement. “Whether enlightening audiences on global issues or bringing a smile and sense of community through thoughtful entertainment, these works deserve to be recognized and celebrated.”
Of the 34 total wins, Netflix received the most awards with six, including projects like “Baby Reindeer,” “Ripley,” and “Will and Harper.” HBO/Max followed with four, including “Fantasmas” and “The Truth vs. Alex Jones.” PBS then had three, including “Mr Bates vs The Post Office,” and FX/Hulu and Al Jazeera both had two, including “Say Nothing” and “One Day in Gaza,” respectively. Documentary led all categories this year with 12 wins, including past Oscar contenders like “Black Box Diaries,” followed by seven wins for entertainment, and four each for interactive/immersive programming, podcasts/radio, and news.
Peabody will also hand out two other specialty awards, with journalist Andrea Mitchell being named the winner of the Peabody Career Achievement Award, and “Saturday Night Live” the winner of the Institutional Award.
All the winners of the 85th annual Peabody Awards will be celebrated on Sunday, June 1 at a ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, hosted by Roy Wood Jr.
See the full list of 2025 winners below, with language courtesy of the Peabody Awards.
Arts
“Photographer” (National Geographic)
“Photographer” is a six-part documentary series that dives into the lives and missions of
some of the world’s most impactful photographers, showcasing their artistry, personal
struggles, and the cultural power of imagery. Through intimate storytelling and diverse
perspectives—from wildlife conservation to conflict zones—the series explores what
drives image-makers in a world oversaturated with photos, yet still hungry for meaning.
National Geographic, Little Monster Films
Children’s/Youth
“Out of My Mind” (Disney+)
This coming-of-age film, based on a 2010 novel by Sharon M. Draper, stars Phoebe-Ray
Taylor as a sixth-grader with cerebral palsy facing the challenges of being in a mainstream
class for the first time. Her thoughts are voiced by Jennifer Aniston, the non-verbal
character’s favorite actress from Friends, and her family is played by Rosemarie DeWitt,
Luke Kirby, and Judith Light.
Big Beach, Participant, EveryWhere Studios LLC, and Disney Branded Television
Documentary
“Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story” (CRAVE)
This film brings to life the powerful voice and legacy of Jackie Shane, a Black trans soul
singer who vanished at the height of fame and now tells her story in her own works.
Blending rare audio recordings, animated visuals, and family revelations, the film honors
Shane’s trailblazing journey, celebrating her impact as an icon who lived authentically long
before the world was ready.
Bangers Films and the National Film Board of Canada
“Black Box Diaries” (MTV Documentary Films / Showtime)
“Black Box Diaries” is journalist Shiori Ito’s deeply personal documentary chronicling her
journey of coming forward as a survivor of rape in Japan, where sexual violence is highly
stigmatized and rarely reported. Through self-recorded video diaries, secret conversations,
and raw emotional honesty, Ito exposes the systemic silencing of victims and the personal
cost of speaking out, ultimately transforming her pain into a powerful call for societal
change.
Hanashi Films, Cineric Creative, and Star Sands
“Bread & Roses” (Apple TV+)
Sahra Mani’s documentary follows the experiences of Afghan women since the Taliban took
control of Kabul, including an ex-government employee forced to stay indoors, a woman
organizing resistance via her dentistry practice, and a refugee who flees to Pakistan.
Apple Original Films presents an Eyan Foundation presentation in association with
Extracurricular
“Daughters” (Netflix)
“Daughters” follows the lives of four young girls navigating the emotional challenges of
having incarcerated fathers as they prepare for a special father-daughter dance at a D.C.
jail. Through deeply personal storytelling, the film highlights the generational impact of
mass incarceration, the resilience of families, and the urgent need for systemic change.
A Netflix Documentary / An Object & Animal and Epoch Films Production / A Park Pictures
and XTR Production in association with OPC, World of HA, Simpson Street, and Two One
Five
“Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” (Netflix)
Directed by Lucy Walker, this film follows Nepali Lhakpa Sherpa as she becomes the first
woman to climb Mount Everest ten times while raising two daughters and surviving an
abusive marriage.
A Netflix Documentary / An SK Global Entertainment Production / An OBB Pictures
Production / An Avocados and Coconuts Production in association with MakeMake
Entertainment
“Night is Not Eternal” (HBO | Max)
Filmmaker Nanfu Wang documents Cuban activist Rosa María Payá’s fight for democracy
after her father’s state-sponsored killing echoes struggles in both Cuba and China. Through
intimate footage and personal experiences of surveillance, exile, and political awakening,
the film becomes a powerful exploration of global resistance, the fragility of democracy,
and the shared human pursuit of freedom.
HBO Documentary Films presents A Little Horse Crossing the River and Hard Working
Movies Production in association with NiKa Media and Secret Sauce Media
“One With the Whale” (Independent Lens, PBS)
A Native teen on a tiny Bering Sea island becomes the youngest person in his village to
harpoon a whale, providing vital sustenance that will feed the community for months, but
comes into conflict with internet conservation activists when a photo of his
accomplishment is posted online.
Vitamin Sea Productions
“Queendom”
Jenna, a 21-year-old queer artist from a remote Russian town, uses haunting, otherworldly
performances in the streets of Moscow to protest LGBTQ+ oppression and challenge
societal norms around beauty and identity. Documenting Jenna’s bold art and activism, this
film offers a powerful, intimate look at resilience under repression.
A Galdanova Film Production in association with Sundance Institute Documentary Film
Program, International Documentary Association, InMaat Productions, Doc Society and
Sopka Films
“The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” (Netflix)
This Norwegian production, directed by Benjamin Ree, tells the story of Mats Steen, a
young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who cannot participate in most everyday
activities, but finds refuge in the online roleplaying game “World of Warcraft.” After his death
at 25, his family discovers the rich life he had online as the character Ibelin Redmoore, a
valued member of a World of Warcraft community.
Medieoperatørene and VGTV for Netflix
“STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.” (HBO | Max)
This four-part documentary series traces the rise and fall of Stax Records, the
groundbreaking Memphis-based, interracial, soul label that launched the careers of icons
such as Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes. Through rare archival footage, intimate interviews,
and an immersive sonic experience, the series offers an unflinching, deeply human portrait
of artistic innovation, community resilience, and the enduring struggle for Black
empowerment in America.
HBO Documentary Films presents in association with Concord Originals, Polygram
Entertainment, Warner Music Entertainment; A Laylow Pictures production; A White Horse
Pictures production
“The Truth vs. Alex Jones” (HBO | Max)
Director Dan Reed and his team follow Sandy Hook families’ years-long legal battle against
Alex Jones and InfoWars. Through unprecedented courtroom access and profound
interviews, the film explores both the power and limitations of the legal process in
combating monetized disinformation, while asking why conspiratorial thinking has taken
such a deep hold in American society.
HBO Documentary Films presents an Amos Pictures Production
“Will & Harper” (Netflix)
Actor Will Ferrell and his longtime collaborator and friend Harper Steele take a road trip
across America together, getting reacquainted after Harper’s midlife gender transition.
They experience mixed reactions at different stops along the way as Will asks occasionally
awkward questions and realizes the limits of his fame to combat prejudice, painting a
realistically complex portrait of allyship.
A Netflix Documentary / A Wayfarer Studios Film / A Delirio Films Production / A Gloria
Sanchez Production
Entertainment
“Baby Reindeer” (Netflix)
“Baby Reindeer” follows Donny, a troubled comedian entangled in a toxic relationship with a
stalker, as he gradually unravels how his past has shaped his self-destructive behavior and
relationships. At its core, the series explores how unaddressed trauma perpetuates cycles
of harm, ultimately becoming a powerful and resonant meditation on healing, empathy, and
the enduring impact of abuse.
A Netflix Series / A Clerkenwell Films Production
“Fantasmas” (HBO | Max)
Created by and starring Julio Torres, “Fantasmas” is a surreal, genre-defying HBO comedy
series that blends narrative and sketch to explore themes of alienation, queerness, and
identity through a whimsical quest for a lost oyster earring in a dreamlike version of New
York City. With its bold visual style, diverse cast, and deeply personal storytelling, the show
stands as a singular testament to the value of unconventional, imaginative voices.
HBO in association with Irony Point, Fruit Tree, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Space Prince Inc.
“Mr Bates vs The Post Office” (PBS/MASTERPIECE)
This four-part drama is based on the true story of U.K. sub-postmasters who were falsely
accused of theft due to a faulty computer system, revealing one of the worst miscarriages of
justice in British history. The series sparked nationwide outrage, led to real-world legal
reform, and highlighted the extraordinary courage of ordinary people fighting back against
institutional abuse.
A Co-Production of ITV Studios, Little Gem, and MASTERPIECE for ITV
“Ripley” (Netflix)
“Ripley” follows a cunning grifter in 1960s New York who is hired to retrieve a wealthy man’s
son from Italy, setting off a dark journey into deception, fraud, and murder. Based on
Patricia Highsmith’s acclaimed novels, the limited series explores the chilling
transformation of Tom Ripley as he manipulates his way through a life built on lies.
Showtime and Endemol Shine North America in association with Entertainment 360 and
Filmrights for Netflix
“Say Nothing” (FX/Hulu)
This FX limited series, adapted from Patrick Radden Keefe’s nonfiction book, traces the
unsolved murder of Jean McConville and the brutal complexities of The Troubles in
Northern Ireland. Through deeply human storytelling, the series transcends its historical
setting to explore universal themes of violence, trauma, idealism, and the moral
ambiguities of political conflict.
FX Productions
“Shōgun” (FX/Hulu)
Creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks reimagine James Clavell’s classic tale through a
modern lens, exploring what it means for two cultures to collide and transform one another
with empathy and authenticity. By involving Japanese collaborators in every facet of
production, they move beyond the “stranger in a strange land” trope to create a more
inclusive, respectful, and culturally rich storytelling process that could serve as a new
standard for global filmmaking.
FX Productions
“We Are Lady Parts” (Peacock)
“We Are Lady Parts” is a bold, joyful comedy about an all-female Muslim punk band
navigating identity, ambition, and sisterhood, blending sharp humor with themes of
inclusivity and representation. In its second season, the series elevates its complexity,
challenging cultural stereotypes with heart, humor, and killer music as the band
experiences the pressures of success and navigates how to remain true to themselves while
monetizing their art.
Working Title Television, a part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal
Studio Group
Interactive & Immersive
“1000xRESIST”
This genre-blending narrative adventure game uses time, memory, and shifting gameplay
styles to explore themes of identity, resistance, and intergenerational trauma, rooted in the
emotional aftermath of the 2019 Hong Kong protests. Created by a majority Asian-
Canadian team, the game sets players in a haunting future shaped by a global pandemic and
alien occupation, challenging them to reckon with historical memory.
sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and Fellow Traveller
“Inside the Deadly Maui Inferno, Hour by Hour”
The New York Times meticulously reconstructs the deadly wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii,
using 400 resident and tourist videos placed meticulously on a photorealistic 3-D map,
offering a vivid account of the tragedy. Through interviews, expert analysis, and in-depth
reporting, the piece uncovers the failures that contributed to the disaster, providing a
comprehensive and gripping narrative of the events.
The New York Times
“One Day in Gaza | Close Up”
In “One Day in Gaza,” Al Jazeera English captures daily life in Gaza through the firsthand lens
of Palestinians using their phone cameras, highlighting both the devastation of war and the
resilience of those living through it. The piece exemplifies the power of citizen journalism
to provide raw, intimate storytelling where traditional media access is restricted, offering a
vital and humanizing perspective on a deeply complex conflict.
Al Jazeera Digital
“What Does Racial Bias in Medicine Look Like?”
Dr. Joel Bervell’s series of informative Instagram and TikTok videos expose racial
discrimination in healthcare, highlighting biased medical algorithms and practices.
Through well-researched insights, Bervell educates both medical professionals and
patients, empowering them with critical knowledge to combat harmful biases in medical
care.
Dr. Joel Bervell
News
“Confronting Hate” (WTVF – TV)
Amid a significant increase in hate-group activity in and around Nashville, dogged WTVF
reporter Phil Williams exposes their violence, anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant
demonstrations, racist stunts, online agitating, and plans to seize political power.
WTVF-TV
“Policing Phoenix” (ABC15 Arizona (KNXV-TV))
ABC15 Arizona’s “Policing Phoenix” is a groundbreaking video series that renders the DOJ’s
most sweeping investigation of a local police department into a powerful, visual account,
rooted in years of investigative journalism. The 32-part series exposes the systemic failures
of the Phoenix Police Department and brings anonymized DOJ findings to life through real
cases, footage, and people.
ABC15 Arizona (KNXV-TV)
“Surviving Nova” (VICE TV)
VICE News follows survivors and the families of those taken hostage or killed during the October
7, 2023, Hamas attacks on the Nova music festival that came as part of the deadliest day in
Israel’s history. The coverage highlights their experiences as they cope with the trauma of the
attack while grappling with Israel’s response.
VICE News
“The Night Won’t End” (Fault Lines / Al Jazeera English / Television)
This film from Al Jazeera’s Fault Lines investigates the Israeli military’s killing of civilians in
Gaza and America’s role in these actions. While the United States continued to supply
bombs, artillery shells, and tanks to Israel, Fault Lines followed three families’ efforts to
survive.
Al Jazeera English
Public Service
“The Only Doctor” (Reel South / PBS)
Dr. Karen Kinsell, the sole doctor in rural Clay County, Georgia, has spent more than two
decades providing care without pay, but now faces the tough choice between retirement
and saving her struggling clinic. As a possible lifeline emerges from a university medical
group, Kinsell insists on maintaining affordability and access in this documentary
highlighting the high-stakes battle for rural healthcare amid political and pandemic-related
turmoil.
Reel South, BellaFran Productions, PBS North Carolina, South Carolina ETV, Louisiana
Public Broadcasting
Radio/Podcast
“Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows”
WNYC Studios and The History Channel bring listeners stories from the early days of the
AIDS epidemic, highlighting the people on the frontlines of activism and showing the long-
term effects of the disease decades later.
WNYC and The History Channel
“In the Dark: The Killings in Haditha”
The New Yorker’s investigative podcast considers the killing of 24 Iraqi civilians by U.S.
Marines, questioning whether they were war crimes, murder, or legitimate combat actions.
Reporter Madeleine Baran and her team took four years, traveling to 21 states and three
continents, to get the story.
The New Yorker
“Pulse: The Untold Story”
In this Audible production, host Trevor Aaronson challenges the established narrative
surrounding the Pulse nightclub shooting, revealing that it was not a premeditated anti-
LGBTQIA+ hate crime, but rather an opportunistic act by shooter Omar Mateen—a
shocking revelation that has received little coverage.
Trevor Aaronson, Western Sound, and Audible
“Yousef, Youmna, Banias, and Majd: Four Lives in Gaza”
“This American Life” reports on the personal stories of individuals affected by the conflict in
Gaza, showcasing their experiences and decisions through intimate phone conversations.
Chana Joffe-Walt’s series of episodes provides a unique perspective on the war,
emphasizing the humanity and agency of those living through it – from families navigating
relocation to children coping with trauma, ultimately illustrating the resilience of life amid
despair.
This American Life
