The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 472: The American Buffalo with Ken Burns
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Aug 28, 2023 Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns joins host Steven Rinella to discuss various topics including the impact of his films, the symbolism of the American buffalo in American history, and the challenges of conveying historical events in documentaries.
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The Civil War's impact
- Ken Burns' documentary The Civil War captivated audiences, including the Rinella family.
- The film's soundtrack was played frequently in their home, highlighting its impact.
Early stylistic element
- Ken Burns' first film, made in college, ended with a pan across a painting.
- This stylistic element, panning across still images, became a hallmark of his later documentaries.
Unifying through division
- The Civil War, a divisive event, ironically unified Americans through Ken Burns' documentary.
- It provided a shared national experience and deeper understanding of this pivotal moment.