“The American Revolution” is the opposite: enduring, not ephemeral. And it accomplishes what Gerbner urges: “To move past a ...

Legendary documentarian Ken Burns brings history to life in his films, and even he thinks 'Hamilton' has changed the world.

The 1851 painting by Emanuel Leutze titled “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” Ken Burns is back with “The American ...

The directors and writer of the six-part docuseries say the revolution is 'wrapped in a lot of mythology and nostalgia,' ...

Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it ...

In many ways, Ken Burns is the Van Halen of historical documentary directors. Before you jump, hear me out. Watching the ...

Hundreds of New York City high school students gathered at Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan for a lesson led by filmmaker ...

The acclaimed filmmaker’s PBS documentary is a captivating look at the fear, risk and courage that forged a country ...

In April 2024, Tim Davie — the BBC director general who resigned on Sunday — was dealing with yet another crisis at the ...

The PBS documentary, by filmmaker Ken Burns, tells an American origin story to bring a diverse nation together, rather than ...

In case you don’t have the time to watch the entire 12 hours right now, I’ve got you covered. (Though I highly recommend that ...

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will be awarded the first Commonwealth Prize, an honor contributions to the history and culture of Virginia.