At the 90th Academy Awards , the film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature . During his on-stage acceptance remarks at the Oscar ceremony , director Bryan Fogel said : We dedicate this award to Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov , our fearless whistle-blower who now lives in great danger . We hope ' Icarus ' is a wake-up call — yes , about Russia , but more than that , about the importance of telling the truth , now more than ever.Backstage , Fogel took issue with the International Olympic Committee and their insubstantial punishment of Russia
90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
Icarus (2017 film)