The Better Angels Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Americans about their history through documentary film.

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Announcing the 2026 National Jury for the @librarycongress Lavine/@KenBurns Prize for Film! These esteemed filmmakers, scholars, and industry leaders will determine our 2026 finalists. Click the link below to learn more about our jurors. Applications open until May 3.
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Are you making a documentary about U.S. History? The @librarycongress Lavine/@KenBurns Prize for Fil​m is now ​o​pen for submissions! The Prize​ for Film honors ​exemplary documentary films a​nd awards $350,000 annually. Tell America’s story​ and submit by May 3. ​Apply below. 🎥
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The United States’ first major film festival dedicated exclusively to historical documentaries is here. Join The Better Angels Society at the Hindsight Film Festival: 📍 Savannah, GA 📅 March 4–8 🎬 15 feature & 30 short films 🎤 Panel discussions 🏛 History tours, and more
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Are you a filmmaker with an almost finished doc on American history? The submission period has opened for this year’s Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film. @BetterAngelsSoc
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Your story on the big screen: opportunity alert for creators in the Midwest! What does the Midwest mean to you? Is it a family recipe, a unique tradition or a story about where you live? The Latest Generation Film Contest invites you to make your voice heard.
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You might research who your street is named for, talk about hometown pride, or discuss sports or your friends. You can make a sketch video or edit together historic footage. You can use a camera or film on your phone.
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And, you could win a cash prize and walk the red carpet in Chicago! Learn more: lincolnpresidential.org/late…
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Submit a 5-8 minute documentary film this fall. Anyone ages 14-22 is welcome to participate. You might research who your street is named for, talk about hometown pride, or discuss sports or your friends. You can make a sketch video or edit together historic footage.
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It’s an honor to support the completion of these wonderful films and to welcome these talented documentary filmmakers to the Better Angels community. We look forward to celebrating these films at a ceremony on 9/17 at the @LibraryCongress.
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Thank you to our presenting sponsor @BankofAmerica, and to our additional sponsors Peter and Lindsay Snell, @BainCapital, @akin_gump, Meredith DeWitt, Annabelle and Jackson Dunn, @FTIConsulting, and @PSW_INC_DC.
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