Ken Burns on why the American Revolution was a "big deal in world history" 01:45. The American Revolution was one of the most ...

The American Revolution was one of the most significant events in world history because it created a "new thing called a citizen," iconic filmmaker Ken Burns told CBS News, as the nation celebrates ...

Documentarian Ken Burns and his team discuss their new series exploring the country’s founding and war for independence on this 250th anniversary.

Burns and "The American Revolution" co-director David Schmidt walk in Colonial Williamsburg. Burns says he does not take his ...

"There is nothing more beautiful, moving and hopeful," documentary filmmaker Ken Burns said Friday as he welcomed America's ...

The following is the transcript of an interview with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John ...

Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt are the directors of “The American Revolution” documentary series that will air on PBS beginning Nov. 16.

Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt are the directors of “The American Revolution” documentary series that will air on PBS beginning Nov. 16.

America’s foremost history documentarian is back at a pivotal moment. But is he avoiding the hard truths about the country’s origins?