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Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) Admire

Freakonomics Radio

CHAPTER

Documenting Humanity's Darkness

In this chapter, a renowned documentary filmmaker discusses his latest project focused on the Holocaust, emphasizing the vital role of film in educating audiences about historical atrocities. The conversation explores the moral responsibilities tied to documenting painful histories, the importance of personal narratives, and the complexities of representing such vast human tragedies. It also reflects on complicity in systemic racism and xenophobia throughout history, urging for honest remembrance and proactive intervention against genocide.

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