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
Annual Prize, Supported by The Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation and The Better Angels Society, Recognizes Exemplary U.S. History Documentaries $2.25 Million Has Been Awarded Since 2019 Washington, DC – February 26, 2025 – The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the open call
SIXTH ANNUAL LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LAVINE/KEN BURNS PRIZE FOR FILM AWARDED TO “CARTOONING AMERICA” Director Asaf Galay Wins a $200,000 Cash Prize for His Film About the Fleischer Brothers, the Pioneering Cartoonists Behind Betty Boop, Popeye the Sailor, and Superman Washington, DC – September 11, 2024 – The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society,
THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR SIXTH ANNUAL LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LAVINE/KEN BURNS PRIZE FOR FILM $200,000 Cash Prize To Be Awarded to One of Six Film Finalists Read more at this feature in Variety Washington, DC – July 24, 2024 – The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the
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
Project aims to inspire young filmmakers to interpret history through documentary filmmaking Chicago, IL (May 7, 2024) - The Lincoln Presidential Foundation announces it has received a major grant from The Better Angels Society through the Amy Margerum Berg Education Fund. This generous support will enable the relaunch and expansion of the previously Illinois-based
2024 BETTER ANGELS LAVINE FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED Mentorship Program Recognizes Five Documentaries About Underrepresented American History Washington, DC – April 4, 2024 – The Better Angels Society, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging with Americans about their history through documentary film, has announced the recipients of the 2024 Better Angels Lavine Fellowship. Each year,
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY OPEN SUBMISSIONS FOR SIXTH 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 Nearly $2 Million Awarded Since 2019 Washington, DC – February 15, 2024 –
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