“Ken Kimmelman's reproduction, on film, of Eli Siegel's magisterial poem, is an extraordinary achievement. It matches, in its visual beauty, the elegance of Siegel's words, and adds the dimension of stunning imagery to an already profound work of art.” — Howard Zinn
Hot Afternoons Have Been in Montana has been awarded
the "21st CENTURY FILMMAKER AWARD FOR BEST US SHORT," by the 2006 Avignon/New York Film Festival in New York City.