Ken Burns
Ken Burns on ‘Our America: A Photographic History’
Documentarian Ken Burns’ new book of photography, 15 years in the making, tells the story of the U.S. and us.
Late to the Party: The Strange History of Liquor Laws in Kansas
Did you know happy hours as we know them were illegal in Kansas until 2011?
Muhammad Ali’s Brief Encounter With KC’s Rich Boxing Legacy
Muhammad Ali transfixed millions with his boxing, his braggadocio and, ultimately, his bravery in speaking out on the social issues of his time.
‘I Don’t Have Favorite Films’: Ken Burns Keeps It Real
Ken Burns, the ‘Hemingway’ filmmaker, gives his take on movies, music and slinging records in Ann Arbor.
Ernest Hemingway: PBS Documentary Grapples With Both Man and Myth
A new PBS documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick passes through Kansas City on its way around the world to tell the sweeping story of Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway.
The Gene: The KC Connection
In conjunction with Ken Burns’ latest documentary, “The Gene: An Intimate History,” Kansas City PBS is exploring local connections to genetic science and some ethical questions raised by exploration of the human genome.
The Gene: A Brief History of Eugenics in the Heartland
In conjunction with Ken Burns’ latest documentary, “The Gene: An Intimate History,” Kansas City PBS is exploring local connections to genetic science and some ethical questions raised by exploration of the human genome.
The Gene: The KC Connection
In conjunction with tonight’s premiere of Ken Burns’ latest documentary, “The Gene: An Intimate History,” Kansas City PBS is exploring local connections to genetic science and some ethical questions raised by exploration of the human genome.
Kansas City’s Leading Role in Ken Burns’ “Country Music”
Kansas City’s role in Ken Burns’ new “Country Music” documentary ranges from Thomas Hart Benton, to Charlies Parker and the death of Patsy Cline.
Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” Stirs the Heart of Country Music
As part of coverage of Ken Burns’ “Country Music” documentary, scheduled to premiere this Sunday on KCPT – Kansas City PBS, Kansas City singer-songwriter Scott “Rex” Hobart and music writer David Cantwell discuss Dolly Parton’s classic song “Coat of Many Colors.”