"Bhutto", the 111-minute documentary about the two-time Pakistani prime minister who was assassinated in Rawalpindi while campaigning in 2007, gives a strong sense of her endearing personality and courage, mixed with single- mindedness devotion to promote democracy and human rights.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the PPP Chairman and Benazir's son, was in attendance at the two-hour ceremony, and was recognised by Patrick Stewart of 'Star Trek' fame, who was presenting the awards.
Bilawal's aunt Sanam Bhutto was also present.
"Today I proudly attended the ceremony where the documentary 'Bhutto' received the prestigious Peabody award, the most coveted honour in electronic journalism anywhere in the world," Bhutto said.
"My mother lived and died fighting for democracy, for human rights, for women's rights, for moderation against extremism, for modernity against ignorance, for a future better than any of the pasts we have ever known," Bilawal was quoted by the APP news agency as saying.
"That is why I am in America today, to do everything in my power to bring Pakistan and the United States back on track so that we can jointly achieve my mother's dream," he added.
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The film's directors, Duane Baughman and Mark Siegel received the awards before a distinguished gathering where 38 others also received awards in various categories.
"It is an absolute honour to have been recognised with an award as widely respected as the Peabody is," said Baughman, director and producer of the multi-award winning film.
When Mark accepted the award, he said "I accept this honour for the bravest woman I have ever known, Benazir, and for all who died fighting for democracy in Pakistan."
And then, to all assembled, Mark shouted, "Jeay Bhutto!"
The George Foster Peabody Awards (Peabody Awards) recognise distinguished and meritorious public service by radio and television stations, networks, producing organisations and individuals.