The Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary Film was introduced for the 11th Golden Globe Awards , followed by the 30th Golden Globe Awards before discontinuation after the 34th Golden Globe Awards . The award was first given to '' A Queen is Crowned '' ( 1953 ) , which details the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II . It was last given to '' Altars of the World '' ( 1976 )
11th Golden Globe Awards
11th Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary Film