

#97 — The Impossible War
Sep 15, 2017
Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick discuss their 10-year-long journey creating The Vietnam War documentary series. They highlight the abundance of war footage, interviews with veterans, and the documentary's relevance due to the passage of time. They also discuss the challenges of storytelling from multiple perspectives and the importance of sound design. The podcast explores the collaborative process of documentary filmmaking, the impact of music on the protest movement, and reflects on moral relativism and the ambiguity of war.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Vietnam War documentary and its unique aspects
02:44 • 3min
Exploring the Content of a Film on Mass Demonstrations and Political Resonances
05:58 • 3min
Tackling the Vietnam War
09:04 • 14min
Collaborative Filmmaking, Music in the Film, and Moral Ambiguity of the War
22:35 • 4min