FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Ken burns - The Untold Story

Celebrated filmmaker awarded $250,000 for bringing US history to life

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been named the inaugural recipient of the $250,000 David M. Rubenstein Prize for the Advancement of American History. Presented by The New York Historical museum, the award recognizes Burns for his significant contributions to promoting the knowledge and understanding of American history through iconic films…

The Independent UK · Oct 28

Keith David on his incredible career: ‘I want you to understand Black men as full-scope human beings’

The hard-working character actor has over 400 screen credits, from The Thing to Platoon to Rick and Morty, and he isn’t slowing down any time soon

The Guardian - US · Jul 26

America is destroying itself. It’s no surprise

Scholars will someday wonder how the richest country in history chose to throw it all away. But the crisis has been there since the beginning

The Guardian - US · Jul 4

Full list: The 25 classic movies being added to National Film Registry this year

As if they’d leave Clueless off the list

The Independent UK · Jan 29

What We Get Wrong About the American Revolution

Filmmaker Ken Burns breaks down the myths surrounding America’s founding, explains how the Declaration’s own contradictions ultimately expanded American freedom, and argues for the continued funding of public broadcasting.

Reason · Nov 26, 2025

PBS Documentaries Has A Black Friday Subscription Deal Happening (Just In Time For Ken Burns' American Revolution Doc)

A revolutionary price!

Cinemablend · Nov 24, 2025

I'm Obsessed With Ken Burns' American Revolution Documentary, And I Made A Fun Game Guessing The All-Star Cast

It can be surprisingly frustrating and fun - Funstrating!

Cinemablend · Nov 20, 2025

Ken Burns on his American Revolution documentary: ‘We won’t work on a more important film’

The acclaimed documentarian’s latest epic series has been in the works for a decade and features A-list contributions from Meryl Streep to Tom Hanks

The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2025

The Supreme Court's Next Big Immigration Case

Plus: Ken Burns’ The American Revolution is worth your time.

Reason · Nov 20, 2025

Ken Burns and Lin-Manuel Miranda offer history lesson to NYC students at Trinity Church

Hundreds of New York City high school students gathered at Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan for a lesson led by filmmaker Ken Burns and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025