NEW PBS DOCUMENTARY SERIES TO EXPLORE HISTORY OF NEW YORK CITY’S CENTRAL PARK Director Lynn Novick to Follow Central Park’s Evolution from a Democratic Experiment in the 1850s to America’s Most Celebrated Public Space Three-Part Series to Weave History and Imagery to Explore the Historic Narrative of the Park and the Genius of its
Mauree Jane & Mark Perry have been involved with The Better Angels Society since 2012. The films they've supported include LBJ & the Great Society, Emancipation to Exodus, Muhammad Ali, and Ken Burns: America, which features seven of Ken's earlier films. They've also supported films through the Better Angels Stories initiative and the
"American history documentaries can impart how past events connect directly to how we live our lives today." - Samantha Campbell Samantha Campbell is the president of The Campbell Foundation, which focuses on elevating environmental issues in our culture and engaging in partnerships that increase the vibrancy of communities. Why do you think American
Annual Award, Supported by The Better Angels Society and The Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation, Recognizes Exemplary Accomplishment in Historical Documentaries $1.45 Million Awarded Through Prize Since 2019 Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed, Sam Pollard, Dawn Porter, Sally Rosenthal and Dr. Claudio Saunt Serve on This Year’s Jury Washington, DC – February 15, 2023 – The Better
JANUARY 31, 2023: Today, The Better Angels Society announced the recipients of this year’s Better Angels Lavine Fellowship, a component of The Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, which provides funding to works in progress telling America’s diverse stories. The films were selected from the pool of applicants to the 2022 Prize
In partnership with The Philadelphia Film Society, The Better Angels Society was delighted to host the 2022 Student History Documentary Film Festival virtually and in person for nearly 900 Philadelphia middle and high students on November 30, 2022. The film festival featured all six of the 2022 Next Generation Angels Award-winning films in their
Washington, DC – October 19, 2022 – The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation announced two winners for the fourth annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film: BELLA!, directed by Jeff L. Lieberman, and PHILLY ON FIRE, directed by Ross Hockrow and Tommy Walker. The
Washington, DC – September 19, 2022 – Today, The Better Angels Society announced a new partnership with the Philadelphia Film Society for the 2022 Student History Film Festival. In coordination with the Library of Congress and National History Day®, the organizations will build year-round educational materials for teachers and host the youth Film Festival
"It's more important than ever that we all understand and believe what really happened in our history. In that regard, Ken Burns is a national treasure." - Hal Brierley Diane and Hal Brierley’s relentless commitment to supporting historical documentary film has helped to make both Ken Burns and The Better Angels Society’s impact
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