Ken Burns' American Lives (1996)

Synopsis: Filmmaker Ken Burns is acclaimed for a series of PBS documentaries that bring history to life with his signature blend of rare archival materials and expertly acted voiceover narration. This... Filmmaker Ken Burns is acclaimed for a series of PBS documentaries that bring history to life with his signature blend of rare archival materials and expertly acted voiceover narration. This collection presents seven episodes of Burns's AMERICAN LIVES series, which delves into the biographies of historical figures whose accomplishments helped shape the fabric of America: THOMAS JEFFERSON (1996), LEWIS AND CLARK: THE JOURNEY OF THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY (1997), FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (1998), NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE: THE STORY OF ELIZABETH CADY STANTON AND SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1999), MARK TWAIN (2001), HORATIO'S DRIVE: AMERICA'S FIRST ROAD TRIP (2003), and UNFORGIVABLE BLACKNESS: THE RISE AND FALL OF JACK JOHNSON (2004). See individual titles for further details. [More]

Director: Ken Burns

Director: Ken Burns