Recounting America’s Greatest Stories: A Conversation with Ken Burns

Master storyteller and filmmaker Ken Burns has created works that have explored the people, places, and events that have shaped America’s complicated history. But what makes for a great story and how can we ensure that these stories have relevance in decades to come? During this hour, Mr. Burns shares an inside look at how he captured the significance of the American Civil War through filmmaking and storytelling. Students will learn about the events that led to the Civil War and gain insight into how similar factors lead to current conflicts throughout the world.