TELLING AMERICA’S STORIES
THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY
The Better Angels Society is the preeminent organization supporting outstanding American history documentaries to inspire lifelong learning, promote civic engagement, and encourage civil discourse.
Learn more about our work, meet members of our community, and see a sampling of the films we have supported through our programs in the video to the left.
OUR WORK
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LAVINE/KEN BURNS PRIZE FOR FILM
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LAVINE/KEN BURNS PRIZE FOR FILM Documentary films on issues of import to our Republic allow us to have an informed-and-civil conversation about our history. The emotional
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LATEST NEWS
The Library of Congress And The Better Angels Society Announce National Jury for Eighth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize For Film
Annual Prize Supported by The Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation and The Better Angels Society Recognizes Exemplary U.S. History Documentaries Over $2.6 Million Awarded Since 2019 Washington, DC – April 15, 2026 – The Library
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Mauree Jane & Mark Perry
Mauree Jane & Mark Perry have been involved with The Better Angels Society
IN THE PRESS
The Library of Congress And The Better Angels Society Announce National Jury for Eighth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize For Film
Annual Prize Supported by The Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation and The Better Angels Society
Hindsight Film Festival, Set for March 4th-8th, 2026 in Savannah, GA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV1TtQrWUaQ America's first major festival for historical documentaries Exclusive Preview of clips from
THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY ANNOUNCES 2025 NEXT GENERATION ANGELS AWARD WINNERS, RECOGNIZING THE BEST IN STUDENT HISTORY DOCUMENTARIES
THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY ANNOUNCES 2025 NEXT GENERATION ANGELS AWARD WINNERS, RECOGNIZING THE BEST
