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Ken Burns on Why Working With WETA Fits His Films

Each of Ken Burns's films attempts to answer questions about the American experience, so it is not a mistake that he found his production partner, WETA, in the nation's capital, where so much of our national history is stored in repositories like the Library of Congress and the National Archives.

Ken Burns on Why Working With WETA Fits His Films

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  • Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and WETA: asset-original

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and WETA

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    Henry Louis Gates, Jr., discusses the importance of the quality historical programming he produces in partnership with WETA and with the support of WETA viewers.

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    Ken Burns and WETA

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    For 30 years, WETA has partnered with Ken Burns to co-produce and bring his remarkable documentaries to audiences nationwide. For information on how to support Ken Burns productions please contact Danielle Manning-Halsey, Senior Director, Principal and Major Gifts. dmanninghalsey@weta.org or 703-998-2812.

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    Ken Burns's Home at WETA

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    WETA has been Ken Burn's public television home for more than 30 years. This partnership has helped to bring high quality documentaries like his new film Country Music to audiences nationwide.

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