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Ken Burns Unveils Revolutionary Insights Ahead of Series Premiere

10/20/2025

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Ken Burns presented excerpts from docuseries The American Revolution at an event partnered with Brown 2026.
The screening showcased clips from the series, which premieres on November 16.
The presentation highlighted the Battle of Bunker Hill and George Washington’s leadership.
Burns discussed his research, revealing the team recorded around 480 hours of footage.
He noted that the revolution led to democracy but primarily involved property disputes among white, property-owning men.

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Ken Burns presented excerpts from docuseries The American Revolution at an event partnered with Brown 2026.
The screening showcased clips from the series, which premieres on November 16.
The presentation highlighted the Battle of Bunker Hill and George Washington’s leadership.
Burns discussed his research, revealing the team recorded around 480 hours of footage.
He noted that the revolution led to democracy but primarily involved property disputes among white, property-owning men.