Supports american history documentary films to promote civic engagement and education.the society also recognizes and supports documentary FILM artists through its library of congress lavine/KEN burns prize for FILM annual american history documentary contest, which awards one winner, one runner-up and up to four finalists funding for late-stage production costs, distribution and outreach; better angels fellowship, which funds a mentorship program for promising films, and the next generation angels awards, which recognizes excellence in middle and high school-AGED student american history documentary filmmaking.