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TELLING AMERICA’S STORIES

THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY

The Better Angels Society is the preeminent organization supporting excellence in American history documentaries in ways that advance civic engagement and educate generations of students and lifelong learners.

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.

THE 2025 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LAVINE/KEN BURNS PRIZE FOR FILM

Submissions for the 2025 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film will open on February 26 at 12:00 am ET and close on May 1 at 11:59 pm ET. 

The Next Generation Angels Awards

The Better Angels Society is sponsoring National History Day individual documentary awards for middle and high school students. Students begin their journey by presenting films in classrooms, schools, and districts around the world.

OUR WORK

“History can help us connect with our better angels.” 

Walter Isaacson, Author

“We believe an understanding of history is critical to a healthy democracy.”

Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine, Better Angels

JOIN

Join this vibrant community of dedicated individuals.

The immediate goal of The Better Angels Society is to complete funding for documentary films currently in production, as well as support the educational engagement and community outreach that accompany each film. In addition, we are funding specific projects that fulfill a larger long-term mission, such as film restoration and preservation.

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