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Ken Burns Unveils New Series on American Revolution

2/15/2025

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Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns shared insights from his remarkable 50-year journey at Hearst's New Hampshire headquarters. He passionately believes that the most compelling stories choose him, saying, "The ones that drop down from your head to your heart are the ones you say yes to." This fall, viewers can look forward to his captivating 12-part series on the American Revolution, debuting on PBS.

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Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns shared insights from his remarkable 50-year journey at Hearst's New Hampshire headquarters. He passionately believes that the most compelling stories choose him, saying, "The ones that drop down from your head to your heart are the ones you say yes to." This fall, viewers can look forward to his captivating 12-part series on the American Revolution, debuting on PBS.