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Burns was born on July 29, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, to Lyla Smith (née Tupper) Burns, a biotechnician, and Robert Kyle Burns Jr., at the time a graduate student in cultural anthropology at Columbia University in Manhattan.
Home - Ken Burns. Stream Our Films on PBS | Amazon. Learn more on PBS. Contact Us. FAQ. “The buffalo is an iconic symbol in American life. No animal is more rooted in the American soil, or the American experience. It is a symbol of plenty and it is also a symbol of decline and dissolution.” – N. Scott Momaday, Kiowa. The American Buffalo.
- The American Buffalo. Interactive Media. Spanish Audio & Captions. Descriptive Audio. Lesson Plans. Behind-the-scenes Content. 2023. 2 Episodes. Examining the center of one of the country’s most mythic and heartbreaking tales.
- The U.S. and the Holocaust. Interactive Media. Spanish Audio & Captions. Lesson Plans. Behind-the-scenes Content. 2022. 3 Episodes. Exploring America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises in history.
- Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness. Spanish Audio & Captions. Lesson Plans. 2022. 2 Episodes. A documentary about the mental health crisis among youth in America.
- Benjamin Franklin. Interactive Media. Spanish Audio & Captions. Lesson Plans. Behind-the-scenes Content. 2022. 2 Episodes. Explore the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential figures.
IMDb profile of Ken Burns, a celebrated American documentarian who has made acclaimed films on various topics, such as The Civil War, Baseball, and The Vietnam War. See his birth date, contact info, upcoming and previous projects, and more.
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May 20, 2024 · Ken Burns, H’24 Keynote Address to Brandeis University's 2024 Graduates. Ken Burns, H’24 delivered the keynote address to the 2024 undergraduate class during the 73rd Commencement Exercises...
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- Brandeis University
Filmmaker Ken Burns delivered a powerful defense of democracy while delivering the commencement address for Brandeis University. The Morning Joe panel discus...
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The Ken Burns Collection showcases more than 40 documentaries, hundreds of clips, and dozens of filmmaker behind-the-scenes discussions. Explore classics such as The...
