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Ken Burns
Season 6
Episode 11
Ken Burns is an acclaimed historical documentary filmmaker. His films have won 13 Emmys and two Oscar nominations and he’s been honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Lifetime Achievement Award. His films and series, most of which appear on PBS, include The Civil War, The Dust Bowl, and Baseball. His next film, Jackie Robinson, will air on PBS on April 11 and 12.
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