Kenneth Lauren Burns (b. July 29, 1953) is an American director and producer of documentary films known for his style of making use of original prints and photographs. Among his most notable productions are the 1990 film, "The Civil War", the 1994 film, "Baseball", and the 2001 film, "JAZZ". Wikipedia
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Ken BurnsKen Burns has revolutionized the art of making documentaries, bringing American history to life in a very personal way. www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/documentarybib.html#burns
For over 25 years, Ken Burns has been producing films that are unafraid of controversy and tragedy. Use this Web site to explore the body of Burns's work and to learn more about the subjects of his remarkable films. www.pbs.org/kenburns/