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

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