Ken Burns on Bringing History’s Greatest Stories Back to Life (And Why Doing So Matters)
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🗓️ 16 November 2024
⏱️ 71 minutes
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With over 40 documentaries under his belt, Ken Burns is one of the most iconic filmmakers of our time. His newest documentary, which features a brand-new filmmaking style from the director, explores the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci and marks the first non-American subject in any of his films.
On today’s episode, Ken talks with Ryan about the significance of Stoicism among the Founders, the complexities of historical figures like Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, plus the inspiring legacy of Da Vinci.
Ken Burns has directed and produced historical documentaries for over 50 years. He has earned seventeen Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations so far throughout his career and his latest project, Leonardo da Vinci, is premiering on November 18.
🎥 Ken Burns latest documentary on Leonardo da Vinci premieres November 18 on PBS!
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Check out Ken Burns’ full catalog of documentaries: https://kenburns.com/the-films/
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