Ken Burns

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Burns in 2018 Kenneth Lauren Burns (born July 29, 1953) is an American filmmaker 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 or the National Endowment for the Humanities and distributed by PBS.

Burns's widely known documentary series include ''The Civil War'' (1990), ''Baseball'' (1994), ''Jazz'' (2001), ''The War'' (2007), ''The National Parks: America's Best Idea'' (2009), ''Prohibition'' (2011), ''The Roosevelts'' (2014), ''The Vietnam War'' (2017), and ''Country Music'' (2019). He was also executive producer of both ''The West'' (1996), and ''Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies'' (2015). Burns's documentaries have earned two Academy Award nominations (for 1981's ''Brooklyn Bridge'' and 1985's ''The Statue of Liberty'') and have won several Emmy Awards, among other honors. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The address a Florentine Films production ; written, produced & directed by Ken Burns ; producer, Christopher Darling ; produced in association with WETA Washington, DC.

    The address a Florentine Films production ; written, produced & directed by Ken Burns ; producer, Christopher Darling ; produced in association with WETA Washington, DC. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-

    Published 2014
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    The address / a Florentine Films production ; written, produced & directed by Ken Burns ; producer, Christopher Darling ; produced in association with WETA Washington, DC.

    The address / a Florentine Films production ; written, produced & directed by Ken Burns ; producer, Christopher Darling ; produced in association with WETA Washington, DC. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-

    Published 2014
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    Ken Burns America collection. The Shakers / produced by Ken Burns and Amy Stechler Burns.

    Ken Burns America collection. The Shakers / produced by Ken Burns and Amy Stechler Burns. by Burns, Ken, 1953-

    Published 1985
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    Ken Burns's The dust bowl. Episode 2, Reaping the whirlwind / produced by Dayton Duncan, Ken Burns, and Julie Dunfey.

    Ken Burns's The dust bowl. Episode 2, Reaping the whirlwind / produced by Dayton Duncan, Ken Burns, and Julie Dunfey. by Burns, Ken, 1953-

    Published 2012
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    Prohibition. Episode 3, A nation of hypocrites / a production of Florentine Films and WETA Television ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward ; produced by Sarah Botstein, Lynn Novick and Ken Burns ; directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

    Prohibition. Episode 3, A nation of hypocrites / a production of Florentine Films and WETA Television ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward ; produced by Sarah Botstein, Lynn Novick and Ken Burns ; directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. by Burns, Ken, 1953-

    Published 2011
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    Ken Burns's The dust bowl. Episode 1, The great plow up / produced by Dayton Duncan, Ken Burns, Julie Dunfey.

    Ken Burns's The dust bowl. Episode 1, The great plow up / produced by Dayton Duncan, Ken Burns, Julie Dunfey. by Burns, Ken, 1953-

    Published 2012
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    The national parks. Great nature : America's best idea / a production of Florentine Films and WETA Television ; written by Dayton Duncan ; produced by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns.

    The national parks. Great nature : America's best idea / a production of Florentine Films and WETA Television ; written by Dayton Duncan ; produced by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Duncan, Dayton

    Published 2009
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    The Civil War / a Florentine Films production ; a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns and Ric Burns ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ric Burns with Ken Burns ; produced in association with WETA-TV.

    The Civil War / a Florentine Films production ; a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns and Ric Burns ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ric Burns with Ken Burns ; produced in association with WETA-TV. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ric, Ward, Geoffrey C.

    Published 1990
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    Baseball. Part 1, Our game / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films.

    Baseball. Part 1, Our game / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Ward, Geoffrey C.

    Published 1994
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    Baseball. Part 5, Shadow ball / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films.

    Baseball. Part 5, Shadow ball / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Ward, Geoffrey C.

    Published 1994
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    Baseball. Part 7, The capital of baseball / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films.

    Baseball. Part 7, The capital of baseball / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Ward, Geoffrey C.

    Published 1994
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    Baseball. Part 3, The faith of 50 million people / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films.

    Baseball. Part 3, The faith of 50 million people / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Ward, Geoffrey C.

    Published 1994
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    Baseball. Part 8, A whole new ball game / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films.

    Baseball. Part 8, A whole new ball game / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Ward, Geoffrey C.

    Published 1994
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    Baseball. Part 9, Home / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films.

    Baseball. Part 9, Home / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Ward, Geoffrey C.

    Published 1994
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    Baseball. Part 6, The national pastime / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films.

    Baseball. Part 6, The national pastime / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Ward, Geoffrey C.

    Published 1994
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    Baseball. Part 4, A national heirloom / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films.

    Baseball. Part 4, A national heirloom / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Ward, Geoffrey C.

    Published 1994
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    Baseball. Part 2, Something like a war / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films.

    Baseball. Part 2, Something like a war / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns ; a production of Florentine Films. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Burns, Ken, 1953-, Ward, Geoffrey C.

    Published 1994
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    The war / American Lives II Film Project, LLC. ; a production of Florentine Films and WETA Washington D.C. ; produced by Sarah Botstein ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward ; directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

    The war / American Lives II Film Project, LLC. ; a production of Florentine Films and WETA Washington D.C. ; produced by Sarah Botstein ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward ; directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Novick, Lynn

    Published 2007
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    Country music / a production of Florentine Films ; produced in association with WETA, Washington, DC ; directed by Ken Burns ; written by Dayton Duncan ; produced by Dayton Duncan, Julie Dunfey, Ken Burns.

    Country music / a production of Florentine Films ; produced in association with WETA, Washington, DC ; directed by Ken Burns ; written by Dayton Duncan ; produced by Dayton Duncan, Julie Dunfey, Ken Burns. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Duncan, Dayton

    Published 2019
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    The last refuge/ a Florentine Films production; The National Parks Film Project, LLC ; a film by Ken Burns ; written by Dayton Duncan ; produced by Dayton Duncan, Ken Burns ; produced in association with WETA Washington, DC.

    The last refuge/ a Florentine Films production; The National Parks Film Project, LLC ; a film by Ken Burns ; written by Dayton Duncan ; produced by Dayton Duncan, Ken Burns ; produced in association with WETA Washington, DC. by Burns, Ken, 1953-, Duncan, Dayton

    Published 2009
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