FIRSTS Conversation

FIRSTS Conversation with a First of His Kind Documentarian


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Jessica’s guest has been portrayed on The Simpsons multiple times and even has a the film editing effect named after him. Safe to say Ken Burns is pretty famous. He is a renowned American documentarian known for his signature style of storytelling with archival footage, interviews, and narration. He has produced and directed many award-winning documentaries, including The Civil War, Baseball, and The Vietnam War. He has also been honored for his first-of-their-kind documentaries with multiple Emmys and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In this episode, Ken Burns talks about his passion and work and the process of storytelling through film. Conversation recorded in March 2023.
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FIRSTS ConversationBy Jessica Rosenworcel