Ken Burns Finds Hope in America's Divided Past
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Filmmaker Ken Burns has been discussing his new documentary series about the american revolution, which is set to premiere on pbs. The series is being released amid a backdrop of division in the US, but some outlets suggest it offers a message of hope. Burns has also been speaking about the importance of citizenship and the challenges facing american democracy, although the tone and focus of his comments and the series itself are not entirely clear.
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