Ken Burns.
American documentarian and filmmaker (born 1953)
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PBS special features a star-filled tribute, with Ken Burns providing a special greeting for the program.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ken Burns attended the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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Ken Burns is delivering a history talk at a retreat related to the Russian River.Some support1 report
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Ken Burns and Lynn Novick are involved in celebrating Hemingway's birthday, with events taking place in Key West and Miami Beach.Some support1 report
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A documentary featuring Iris de Rode, filmed by Ken Burns, culminates in a fireworks show over the Charles River, with roots in Philadelphia.Some support1 report
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Ken Burns produced a ten-part series about the American Revolution.Some support1 report
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Around Ken Burns this week
News at the entities that move Ken Burns most-
PBS StructuralA documentary by PBS examines the ongoing war with Iran.Moves Ken Burns
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Compass StructuralCompass filed an antitrust lawsuit against CRMLS on October 19, 2026.Moves Ken Burns
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Rick Atkinson OperationalRick Atkinson wrote about the history and service of the USCG Cutter Eagle, noting its German origins.Moves Ken Burns
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Edinburgh International Film Festival TransactionalA series of events on September 5th highlights the connection between the Enniskillen arts scene, the Edinburgh International Film Festival, and local performers.Moves Ken Burns
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Energy Transfer Mentioned togetherFacts were reported regarding Freddie Mac's MBS guarantees, Altria's ownership of Marlboro, and Energy Transfer's status as a midstream company.Moves Ken Burns
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Jefferson County Mentioned togetherExtreme drought conditions are currently affecting all counties in the region, including Deschutes County, which is part of Central Oregon.Moves Ken Burns
Connections
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Sarah Botstein Structural
A and B maintained a close, long-term professional working partnership spanning over three decades in documentary filmmaking.
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PBS Structural
PBS serves as the primary production and broadcasting platform for Ken Burns' acclaimed documentary work.
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Colonial Williamsburg Structural
Ken Burns utilizes Colonial Williamsburg as the setting and subject matter for the America 250 documentary program.
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Compass Structural
Compass features and incorporates documentaries produced by Ken Burns.
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Lynn Novick Transactional
The two entities collaborated professionally by consulting on a documentary about Ernest Hemingway.
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Rick Atkinson Operational
they act on each other directly
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FirstEnergy Transmission Operational
Ken Burns actively opposes a transmission line project undertaken by FirstEnergy Transmission.
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Jefferson County Mentioned together
Ken Burns discussed the impact of his projects on historical sites relevant to Jefferson County.
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Iris de Rode Transactional
Iris de Rode appeared in a documentary series produced by Ken Burns.
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Edinburgh International Film Festival Transactional
Ken Burns attended the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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Dolly Parton Mentioned together
Ken Burns' body of work includes praise for Dolly Parton's authenticity and generosity.
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Russian River Shared context
The Russian River serves as the location or primary subject matter for Ken Burns' history talk at a retreat.
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Amy Coney Barrett Mentioned together
The two entities shared the stage and spoke at the Crystal Bridges event.
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Arkansas Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a general cultural observation regarding Ken Burns' documentaries and their viewership.
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state Mentioned together
The single snapshot describes an action by the state but does not establish a direct relationship with Ken Burns.
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Energy Transfer Mentioned together
Energy Transfer has referenced Ken Burns' documentary work in a comparative context.
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New Hampshire Shared context
Ken Burns resides in a district within New Hampshire.
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Susie Essman Mentioned together
Susie Essman studied a documentary produced by Ken Burns.
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Meryl Streep Transactional
Meryl Streep provided voice acting services for a series produced by Ken Burns.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
3 events- PBS special features a star-filled tribute, with Ken Burns providing a special greeting for the program.
- Ken Burns is delivering a history talk at a retreat related to the Russian River.
- Ken Burns and Lynn Novick are involved in celebrating Hemingway's birthday, with events taking place in Key West and Miami Beach.