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   Ken Burns

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   American documentarian and filmmaker

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       The Simpsons

       1989
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       Gettysburg

       1993
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       The Civil War

       1990
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       The Vietnam War

       2017
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       The War

       2007
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       Baseball

       1994

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ken_BurnsKen Burns - Wikipedia

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   Ken Burns. 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 .

   • Occupation: Filmmaker
   • Political party: Democratic

   • Years active: 1970–present

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     Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan (‘The American Buffalo'): ‘The greatest slaughter of wildlife' is also a story of hope [Exclusive Video Interview]

     The story told in the PBS docuseries “The American Buffalo” is one of total destruction according to the show’s director Ken Burns and producer and writer Dayton Duncan. However, for both Burns and Duncan this two-part series about America’s national animal and its relationship to our national identity is about more than driving the species

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     Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan ('The American Buffalo'): 'The greatest slaughter of wildlife' is also a story of hope

     The greatest slaughter of wildlife' is also a story of hope. The series examines the buffalo in parallel with American expansion and our nation's actions regarding indigenous populations. Gold Derby's Tony Ruiz hosts this webchat.

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     Ken Burns on History, Truth, and Storytelling

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     Ken Burns - The War - Full Documentary

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     Iconic America: David Rubenstein and Ken Burns in Conversation

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6. www.pbs.org › kenburns › filmsAll Films | Ken Burns | PBS

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   • 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.

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8. www.imdb.com › name › nm0122741Ken Burns - IMDb

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   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.

   • Occupation: Producer, Director, Cinematographer
   • Birth Date: July 29, 1953

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   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.

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10. People also ask

    Where was Ken Burns born?

    • "Ken Burns biography". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 29, 2007. Retrieved September 22, 2011. This single source gives two birthplaces. Under the header list, it reads "Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA." In the prose biography, it reads "Brooklyn-born Ken Burns..." ^ a b c MasterClass.

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    What is 'Ken Burns' about?

    • As Bob Herbert of The New York Times stated: “The latest splendid effort from…Ken Burns is about two women who barely register in the consciousness of late-20th century America, but whose lives were critically important to the freedoms most of us take for granted.”

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    What companies does Ken Burns own?

    • As such, their individual "subsidiary" companies include Ken Burns Media, Sherman Pictures, and Hott Productions. Burns's oldest child, Sarah, is also an employee of the company as of 2020. Burns initially worked as a cinematographer for the BBC, Italian television, and others.

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    Does Ken Burns still have faith in a shared American story?

    • "Ken Burns Still Has Faith in a Shared American Story". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 1, 2022. ^ "Emancipation to Exodus". Ken Burns. Retrieved October 19, 2023. ^ "LBJ & the Great Society". Ken Burns. Retrieved October 19, 2023. ^ Jensen, Elizabeth (July 29, 2010). "PBS to Show Ken Burns Films on William Segal".

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11. kenburns.com › the-filmsThe Films - Ken Burns

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    Explore the films of Ken Burns, the award-winning documentary filmmaker who has created some of the most acclaimed historical works in television. Find out about his upcoming projects, such as Leonardo da Vinci and The American Revolution, and his past productions, such as The Civil War and Baseball.

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    Learn about Ken Burns, the acclaimed and influential documentary filmmaker who has made some of the most celebrated historical films ever made. Explore his biography, awards, projects, and upcoming films on his official website.