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Q & A: Soldier Reunions
2:43
Q & A: Soldier Reunions
Ken Burns talks about the emotional moments during reunions among soldiers.
Q & A: Typical Day
1:12
Q & A: Typical Day
Ever wonder what it takes to produce a Ken Burns film?
Q & A: The Moment Lincoln Was Shot
3:11
Q & A: The Moment Lincoln Was Shot
Ken Burns shares the moment he and his team captured Lincoln’s death in the film.
Q & A: Series Longevity
1:25
Q & A: Series Longevity
Ken Burns shares his thoughts on the continued success of his film, The Civil War.
Q & A: Bringing the Past to Life
1:07
Q & A: Bringing the Past to Life
Ken Burns explains how he brought the personal stories in The Civil War series to life.
Q & A: Team Reaction
1:38
Q & A: Team Reaction
Ken Burns shares how his team reacted to the idea of an eleven-hour-long documentary.
Q & A: The Civil War Today
2:36
Q & A: The Civil War Today
Ken Burns shares his thoughts on the state of our country since the Civil War.
Q & A: Working with Celebrities
3:21
Q & A: Working with Celebrities
Ken Burns shares how he gets A-list actors to narrate his films.
Q & A: The Sullivan Ballou Letter
3:20
Q & A: The Sullivan Ballou Letter
Ken Burns explains how he first discovered the letter by Ballou and realized its impact.
In the classroom with The Civil War
4:45
In the classroom with The Civil War
Educator Eden McCauslin explains how she uses The Civil War series with her students.
Q & A: Civil War Interest
1:39
Q & A: Civil War Interest
Ken Burns shares how his interest in the Civil War developed.
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