Ken Burns

All Movies of Ken Burns

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Rating

 Year

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  9.0
  The U.S. and the Holocaust (TV Miniseries)
  This six-hour limited series examines America's response to the Holocaust before, during, and after WWII.
  Director of the film

   2022

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  9.5
  The Vietnam War (TV Series)
  An in-depth look (10 episodes) at the American military operations in Vietnam during the 1960s and '70s as well as the growing opposition against the war within the United States.
  Director of the film

   2017

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  The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (TV Miniseries)
  A documentary that weaves together the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics.
  Director of the film

   2014

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  The Dust Bowl (TV Miniseries)
  TV Mini-series (5 episodes). Chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, in which the frenzied wheat boom of the Great Plow-Up, followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the br...
  Director of the film

   2012

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  The Central Park Five
  A documentary that examines the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers who were convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After having spent between 6 and 13 years each in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the cr
  Director of the film

   2012

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  8.2
  Prohibition (TV)
  The story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.
  Director of the film

   2011

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  The War (TV Miniseries)
  A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.
  Director of the film

   2007

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  Wordplay
  An in-depth look at The New York Times' long-time crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz and his loyal fan base.
   2006

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  5.9
  Frank Lloyd Wright
  This film illustrates the life and work of the American architect. We follow the development of his work and his turbulent family life amidst scandal and tragedy. Despite all the difficulties of his personal life, Wright rises abo...
  Director of the film

   1998

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  8.5
  The Civil War (TV Miniseries)
  This highly acclaimed mini series traces the course of the U.S. Civil War from the abolitionist movement through all the major battles to the death of President Lincoln and the beginnings of Reconstruction. The story is mostly tol...
  Director of the film

   1990

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  Thomas Hart Benton
  Documentary about Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975). Benton's paintings were energetic and uncompromising. Today his works are in museums, but Benton hung them in saloons for ordinary people to appreciate.
  Director of the film

   1988

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  Huey Long
  Ken Burns' portrait of Louisiana governor/U.S. senator Huey Long.
  Director of the film

   1985

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  The Statue of Liberty
  Documentary showing the history of the world-famous Statue of Liberty in New York harbor.
  Director of the film

   1985