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Kenneth Lauren Burns [1] (born July 29, 1953) is an American filmmaker and historian known for his documentary films and television series, many of which chronicle American history and culture. His work is often produced in association with WETA-TV and/or the National Endowment for the Humanities and distributed by PBS .
- 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.
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 Ken Burns Collection showcases more than 40 documentaries, hundreds of clips, and dozens of filmmaker behind-the-scenes discussions. Explore classics such as The Civil War, Baseball, and Jazz ...
Ken Burns. Producer: The Central Park Five. Celebrated American documentarian who gradually amassed a considerable reputation and a devoted audience with a series of reassuringly traditional meditations on Americana. Burns' works are treasure troves of archival materials; he skillfully utilizes period music and footage, photographs, periodicals ...
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Ken Burns was executive producer and creative consultant for this highly praised series, directed by Stephen Ives, which won the 1997 Erik Barnouw Prize. Ken Burns was the director, producer, co-writer, chief cinematographer, music director and executive producer of the Public Television series Baseball.
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