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What Is Documentary?
Documentary is a subject covered in depth across 1 podcast episode in our database. Below you'll find key concepts, expert insights, and the top episodes to listen to — all distilled from hours of conversation by leading experts.
What Experts Say About Documentary
- 1.Documentarian Ken Burns is the guest for this episode.
- 2.The discussion includes his latest docuseries, The American Revolution.
- 3.The episode addresses the historical myth of "us vs. them."
- 4.Ken Burns discusses how his 1990 series, The Civil War, influenced the cultural ubiquity of an American folk tune.
- 5.According to the description, Ken Burns "feels hopeful about being Conan O'Brien's friend."