Direction: Lynn Novick

Direction Ken Burns · Lynn Novick

Synopsis The War (TV Miniseries) (2007) is an extensive seven-episode exploration that delves into the profound and varied effects of the Second World War on the lives of American households. This documentary series offers an intimate look at how the global...

Direction Ken Burns · Lynn Novick

Synopsis The Vietnam War (TV Series) (2017) delves deeply into the complexities of the American military involvement in Vietnam throughout the 1960s and 1970s, spanning 10 episodes. The series meticulously examines the escalating conflict and the concurrent rise of anti-war sentiment...

Direction Ken Burns · Lynn Novick

Cast Patricia Clarkson · Jeff Daniels · Mary-Louise Parker · Keri Russell

Synopsis Hemingway (TV Miniseries) (2021) delves into the meticulous journey of Ernest Hemingway as he crafted some of the most influential pieces of American literature. This three-episode series, which debuted on April 5 on PBS, offers an in-depth look at the...

Direction Ken Burns · Lynn Novick

Cast Peter Coyote · Adam Arkin · Philip Bosco · Patricia Clarkson

Synopsis Prohibition (TV Miniseries) (2011) delves into the compelling narrative of America's crusade against the power of alcohol, culminating in the ill-fated nationwide ban of the early 20th century. This documentary miniseries explores the complex journey of activists who fought against...

Direction Ken Burns · Lynn Novick

Synopsis Frank Lloyd Wright (1998) delves into the extraordinary journey of the renowned American architect, tracing the evolution of his groundbreaking work and his tumultuous personal life marked by scandal and tragedy. The documentary navigates through the challenges he faced, showcasing...

Direction Sarah Botstein · Ken Burns · Lynn Novick

Synopsis The U.S. and the Holocaust (TV Miniseries) (2022) delves into a comprehensive exploration of the United States' reactions and actions in relation to the Holocaust, spanning the periods before, during, and after World War II. This six-part documentary series offers...

Direction Lynn Novick

Synopsis College Behind Bars (TV Series) (2019) is a compelling four-episode docuseries that delves into the transformative power of educational initiatives within the context of prison reform. The series, which debuted on November 25 on PBS, offers an in-depth look at...