About this episode
Finding your Revolutionary War RootsTHE INTERVIEWRenowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about his new documentary film on the American Revolution, his Vietnam War documentary series, his path to a career in movies and more. He has created a legendary catalog of documentary movies including “The Vietnam War,” “The Civil War,” “Baseball,” “The War,” “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea;” and more. His films have been honored with dozens of major awards, including 17 Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations. Other topics include the impact of funding cuts on PBS and NPR, what Reddit is saying about watching documentaries by Burns and more.SCUTTLEBUTTKen Burns support for PBS, CPB and the National Endowment for the HumanitiesReddit Rabbit Hole: Bingeing Burns documentariesSpecial Guest: Ken Burns.Links:Watch video of this episode on YouTubeJoin The American Legion Finding Your Roots | PBSDaughters of the American RevolutionAmerican Legion Family USA250 | The American LegionKen Burns UNUMKen Burns | National Endowment for the HumanitiesThe American Revolution - Ken BurnsOratorical Contest | The American LegionKen Burns is ready to fight for public broadcasting : NPRSullivan Ballou - WikipediaOnce or twice a year I get drunk and watch Ken Burns’ Civil War. Anyone else? : r/redscarepod
