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Sixth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Awarded to “Cartooning America”
The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the winner of the sixth annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film: “Cartooning America.” The director Asaf Galay will be awarded a $200,000 cash prize for the multi-part film about the Fleischer Brothers, a family of animators who created innovative techniques that transformed the…
Date:2024-09-12
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Better Angels Society Announces Finalists for Fifth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize For Film
The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the six finalists for the fifth annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film. The award, which was established in 2019, recognizes late-stage documentaries that use original research and compelling narrative to tell stories that bring American history to life through archival materials.“We’ve seen time and again…
Date:2023-07-25
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Open Submissions for Fifth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film
The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the open call for entries for the fifth annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, which recognizes exemplary accomplishment in historical documentaries.The award, which was established in 2019, recognizes one late-stage documentary film that uses original research and compelling narrative to tell stories that bring American…
Date:2023-02-21
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Fourth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize Awarded to Two Films ‘Bella!’ and ‘Philly on Fire’
The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced two winners for the fourth annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film: “Bella!”, directed by Jeff L. Lieberman, and “Philly on Fire,” directed by Ross Hockrow and Tommy Walker. The filmmakers will each receive a $200,000 finishing grant to help with final production and distribution.“Bella!” tells…
Date:2022-10-18
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“Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit” Wins 2021 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize; “Free Chol Soo Lee” Runner-Up
The Better Angels Society, a non-profit dedicated to the exploration of American history through documentary film, today announced the documentary film “Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit,” directed by Sam Katz and James McGovern, is the winner of the 2021 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film. The filmmakers will receive finishing funding of $200,000.“Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit,” explores…
Date:2021-10-26
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Library and Better Angels Society Open Submissions for Annual Prize for Film
The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced that entries are being accepted for the third annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, which recognizes exemplary accomplishment in historical documentaries.The award, which was established in 2019, recognizes one late-stage documentary that uses original research and compelling narrative to tell stories that bring American history…
Date:2021-02-25
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Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Awarded to "Hold Your Fire," Directed by Stefan Forbes
The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced that the second annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film has been awarded to “Hold Your Fire,” a new film directed by Stefan Forbes (“Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story”). The film will receive a $200,000 award.Produced by Amir Soltani and Tia Wou, "Hold Your Fire"…
Date:2020-10-20
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Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Awarded to “Flannery,” Directed by Elizabeth Coffman and Mark Bosco
The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced that the first Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film has been awarded to “Flannery,” a new film directed by Elizabeth Coffman and Jesuit priest Mark Bosco that documents the life of Georgia writer Flannery O’Connor. “Flannery” is a feature-length documentary that explores the life and writings…
Date:2019-10-16
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Better Angels Society, Library of Congress, Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation Announce Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film
The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, an annual award to recognize exemplary accomplishment in historical documentaries.The award, which will be presented each fall at a gala at the Library of Congress, will recognize a filmmaker whose documentary uses original research and compelling narrative to tell…
Press ReleaseSixth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Awarded to “Cartooning America” The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the winner of the sixth annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film: “Cartooning America.” The director Asaf Galay will be awarded a $200,000 cash prize for the multi-part film about the Fleischer Brothers, a family of animators who created innovative techniques that transformed the…
Press ReleaseBetter Angels Society Announces Finalists for Fifth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize For Film The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the six finalists for the fifth annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film. The award, which was established in 2019, recognizes late-stage documentaries that use original research and compelling narrative to tell stories that bring American history to life through archival materials.“We’ve seen time and again…
Press Release“Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit” Wins 2021 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize; “Free Chol Soo Lee” Runner-Up The Better Angels Society, a non-profit dedicated to the exploration of American history through documentary film, today announced the documentary film “Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit,” directed by Sam Katz and James McGovern, is the winner of the 2021 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film. The filmmakers will receive finishing funding of $200,000.“Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit,” explores…
Press ReleaseLibrary of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Awarded to "Hold Your Fire," Directed by Stefan Forbes The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced that the second annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film has been awarded to “Hold Your Fire,” a new film directed by Stefan Forbes (“Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story”). The film will receive a $200,000 award.Produced by Amir Soltani and Tia Wou, "Hold Your Fire"…
Press ReleaseLibrary of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Awarded to “Flannery,” Directed by Elizabeth Coffman and Mark Bosco The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced that the first Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film has been awarded to “Flannery,” a new film directed by Elizabeth Coffman and Jesuit priest Mark Bosco that documents the life of Georgia writer Flannery O’Connor. “Flannery” is a feature-length documentary that explores the life and writings…
Press ReleaseBetter Angels Society, Library of Congress, Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation Announce Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film The Better Angels Society, the Library of Congress, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, an annual award to recognize exemplary accomplishment in historical documentaries.The award, which will be presented each fall at a gala at the Library of Congress, will recognize a filmmaker whose documentary uses original research and compelling narrative to tell…