Ken Burns - 'Country Music'

Ken Burns, prolific and revered doc filmmaker, discusses his childhood loss that inspired his desire to 'wake the dead,' his unique photographic technique, and why race is a thread running through all of his work. He reflects on the impact of the pandemic, recession, racial tensions, and political leadership in the United States. Burns also talks about his personal background and upbringing, the decision to attend Hampshire College, his various documentary films including The Civil War, and the role of music in storytelling.