Ken Burns on “The National Parks”
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For more than 30 years documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has revealed many of the great mysteries of our uniquely American culture. Like an archaeologist he uncovers layers of time to show us through his films the artifacts of our not so distant past that shed light on the course events that has brought us to where we are today.
In his latest film, The National Parks: America’s Best which airs on PBS stations nationwide on September 27th Burns demonstrates that the preservation and protection of our wild and scenic places embody the most cherished ideals our American heritage and the legacy of our future.
In this podcast edition of the Joy Trip Project Burns shares the story behind this inspiring new documentary film.
Ken Burns (left) with John Muir historian Lee Stetson and writer Dayton Duncan
Music provided by the Conductive Alliance
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I love you, Ken Burns, for the amazing body of work you have produced….thank you, thank you, thank you!
I love you, Ken Burns, for the amazing body of work you have produced….thank you, thank you, thank you!
Great interview!
Thanks for the note. It was a fun interview to do.
Great interview!
Thanks for the note. It was a fun interview to do.