Washington, DC – September 30, 2026 – The Better Angels Society, the preeminent organization supporting outstanding American history documentaries to inspire lifelong learning, promote civic engagement, and encourage civil discourse, today announced the five winners of the 2026 Better Angels Lavine Fellowship. Established in 2021, the Fellowship supports compelling documentaries that represent the full

Director David Greaves Wins $200,000 for His Film Featuring Footage from His Father William Greaves’ 1972 Gathering of Harlem Renaissance Luminaries Washington, DC – September 18, 2026 – The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the winner of the eighth annual Library of

$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 provides

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