I’ve long admired the work of Ken Burns. For years he has been the documentary filmmaker that so many others measure themselves when one thinks about presenting our history in a way that makes it immediate and compelling. He approaches his subjects with the utmost integrity and respect. Perhaps best known for his remarkable documentary on the Civil War, his subjects have been wide and varied. His work on Prohibition is to be released soon. I can’t wait for his documentary on the Vietnam War, which won’t be finished until 2016. I’ll just have to be patient. In the meantime, on Tuesday, June 14th, The Common Good brings Ken to speak on this moment in our history and about civility in our political discourse. What does our history teach us? It’s at the Paley Center for Media and is open to non members. Please join us.
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About Patricia Duff
Duff spearheads the The Common Good, a non-profit, non-partisan network that encourages political participation and increased understanding of critical national issues across party lines.
The Common Good is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that strives to inspire broad participation in our democracy through the free exchange of ideas and civil dialogue and seeks to find ways to bridge the growing divisions that threaten our nation. We are dedicated to finding common ground and, through forums and initiatives, encourage the civic engagement so essential for a thriving democracy.
