Ken Burns

Documentary Filmmaker

air date: Apr 7, 2016

Ken Burns is an acclaimed historical documentary filmmaker. His films have won multiple Emmys and received Oscar nominations, and he’s been honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Lifetime Achievement Award. His films and series, most of which appear on PBS, include “The Civil War,” “The Dust Bowl” and “Baseball.” His film “Jackie Robinson” aired on PBS in 2016.

• Full Episode
• Jackie Robinson's place in U.S. history
• Tackling huge topics in film
• Next up: The Vietnam War

Podcasts

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