$200,000 Cash Prize To Be Awarded to One of Six Film Finalists Washington, DC – August 24, 2026 – The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the six finalists for the eighth annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film. The prize
Filmmakers Ages 14–22 from Across the Country Recognized for Exceptional History Documentaries Chicago, IL (May 14, 2026) – The Lincoln Presidential Foundation is proud to announce the winners of its second annual Latest Generation Film Contest, which provides training, mentorship, and recognition for emerging historical documentary filmmakers. This year, the contest expanded nationwide, inviting
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 of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the National Jury members
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV1TtQrWUaQ America's first major festival for historical documentaries Exclusive Preview of clips from Ken Burns's new series, Emancipation to Exodus Opening night screening of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, with Valdez in person Saturday screening of Steal This Story, Please! with Amy Goodman "Second Look" screening of Coup 53 (2019), with editor Walter Murch 50th Anniversary Screening
THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY ANNOUNCES 2025 NEXT GENERATION ANGELS AWARD WINNERS, RECOGNIZING THE BEST IN STUDENT HISTORY DOCUMENTARIES Awards honor short films about history made by middle and high school students Washington, D.C. — December 9, 2025 — The Better Angels Society, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging Americans with their history through
Lincoln Presidential Foundation Takes “Latest Generation Film Contest” Nationwide in Partnership with The Better Angels Society With Special Message from Ken Burns Chicago, IL (November 3, 2025) – The Lincoln Presidential Foundation is proud to announce the nationwide expansion of its Latest Generation Film Contest, featuring a special video message by acclaimed documentary filmmaker
Director David Alvarado Wins a $200,000 Cash Prize for His Film About the Renowned Playwright and Screenwriter Behind “Zoot Suit” and “La Bamba” $2.6 Million Has Been Awarded Since 2019 Washington, DC – October 22, 2025 – The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation have
RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2025 BETTER ANGELS LAVINE FELLOWSHIP Six American History Documentaries Receive Prestigious Fellowship Washington, DC – August 25, 2025 – The Better Angels Society, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting excellence in American history documentaries in ways that advance education and civic engagement, has announced the recipients of the 2025 Better
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
Midwest Filmmakers (ages 14-22) Recognized for Exceptional Short History Documentaries Chicago, IL (April 14, 2025) – The Lincoln Presidential Foundation is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural Latest Generation Film Contest, which provides mentorship and recognition for the next generation of historical documentary filmmakers. The contest invited Midwest filmmakers ages 14 to
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