Knowra Ken Burns Ken Burns Ken Burns is an American documentary filmmaker whose films use archival photographs, footage, music, and narration to examine American history and culture.
The Civil War (1990 documentary series) : A nine-part television documentary series directed by Ken Burns about the American Civil War. This landmark series brought Burns national recognition through archival images, letters, and first-person accounts.
The Ken Burns effect : A documentary technique that slowly pans and zooms across a still image. Burns made this movement across archival photographs a signature element of his films.
Brooklyn College : A public college in Brooklyn, New York, that is part of the City University of New York. Burns studied film there before making his early documentary work.
Lynn Novick : An American documentary filmmaker who has co-directed several historical series with Ken Burns. Novick co-directed major projects including The Vietnam War and The U.S. and the Holocaust.
Public history : The practice of presenting and interpreting history for audiences outside academic institutions. Burns's widely distributed films bring historical interpretation to television and public life.
Baseball (1994 documentary series) : A documentary series directed by Ken Burns tracing the history of baseball in the United States. The series uses baseball to explore American identity, race, labor, and popular culture.
Archival footage : Previously recorded film or video preserved for later use as historical evidence or documentary material. His films combine archival footage with photographs and other historical records.
Florentine Films : An American documentary production company co-founded by Ken Burns, Roger Sherman, and Buddy Squires. The company has produced many of Burns's films and supports their long-term production process.
Geoffrey C. Ward : An American historian and writer who has collaborated with Ken Burns on documentary projects. Ward's research and writing have contributed to the scripts for many Burns films.
Historical memory : The ways groups remember, represent, and interpret the past. His films influence which episodes and voices become prominent in American historical memory.
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