July 29, 1953: Happy Birthday Ken Burns!
PBS documentary film director and producer Ken Burns turns 61 today! His acclaimed documentaries showcase archival footage and photographs, and offer an unflinching perspective on the most important moments in American history. Ken’s films have earned twelve Emmy Awards and two Oscar nominations, and in 2008, at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards, Ken was honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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It’s not his birthday but I figured I’d share this anyways. Also check out his webinar on documentary filmmaking and...
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I MISSED KEN BURNS DAY :((((
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This guy is part of why i want to teach history
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I really like your documentaries. Thanks!
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