Conversation so far:
When was Elaine May's first directing debut?
May made her film writing and directing debut in 1971.
What was it about?
a black comedy based on Jack Ritchie's short story The Green Heart.
Did she direct anything else during her career?
May quickly followed up her debut film with 1972's The Heartbreak Kid.

Question: Did she receive recognition for the film "the heartbreak kid"?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Elaine May receive recognition for the film The Heartbreak Kid?