Ken Burns
Historian and Award-Winning Filmmaker
One of the most recognizable and popular documentary filmmakers of our time, Ken Burns chronicles those aspects of U.S. history that make us uniquely American.
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Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns isn't just a storyteller; he's a portal to the past. Immerse your audience in captivating narratives that bring history to life, from the Civil War to the National Parks.
More than a speech, Burns' presentations are journeys through time as he blends meticulous research, rich visuals, and profound insights to humanize historical figures, making them relatable to contemporary audiences.
Ken Burns gives each audience member an opportunity to ignite their passion for history, storytelling, and the exploration of the human condition, leaving them informed, inspired, and profoundly moved with a deeper understanding of the American experience.
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Presentations by Ken Burns
In addition to offering a conversational format — where Ken responds to questions from a moderator on his life’s work, issues in history, or contemporary American culture — the following keynotes are available. Audience Q&A optional for all formats.
- Old Ghosts and Ancient Tones (Country Music)
- A History of the World (The Vietnam War)
- The Rising Road (The Roosevelts: An Intimate History)
- A Treasure House of Nature’s Superlatives (The National Parks: America’s Best Idea)
- Sharing the American Experience (The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz)
- No Ordinary Lives (The War) topic World War II
- Mystic Chords of Memory (The Civil War)
- American Lives (combination of selected biographical films: Jackie Robinson, Mark Twain, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, Frank Lloyd Wright, Lewis and Clark, Thomas Jefferson.)
What other organizations say about Ken Burns
Ken was one of the nicest speakers we've ever had. He was very easy to work with and spent a gracious amount of time with anyone who asked. He was very well received at the event, reception and book signing. All were well attended.
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Works by Ken Burns
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Crime and Punishment in America
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Henry David Thoreau
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The American Buffalo
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Our America: A Photographic History
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The War
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National Parks
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