The War: A Film by Ken Burns
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Statements (109)
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:analyzes |
political implications of the war
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
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| gptkbp:based_on |
interviews and archival footage
Interviews and archival footage |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Buddy_Squires
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Winton_Marsalis
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Ken_Burns
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Highly acclaimed
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| gptkbp:depicts |
major battles of World War II
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Ken_Burns
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| gptkbp:discusses |
post-war America
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:PBS
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| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Paul_Barnes
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| gptkbp:examines |
home front experiences
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| gptkbp:explores |
impact of World War II on American society
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| gptkbp:features |
personal stories
interviews with veterans |
| gptkbp:focus |
American soldiers' experiences
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| gptkbp:follows |
American soldiers and civilians
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| gptkbp:format |
gptkb:film_series
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| gptkbp:highlights |
African American soldiers' contributions
women's roles during the war |
| gptkbp:impact |
Historical understanding of WWII
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| gptkbp:includes |
historical footage
music from the era |
| gptkbp:influences |
American culture
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| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkb:DJ gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
American Experience series
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:narrated_by |
gptkb:Keith_Carradine
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
critical acclaim
emotional storytelling comprehensive coverage cultural impact historical accuracy educational value recognition in popular culture influence on documentary filmmaking in-depth research engaging narrative style inclusion in educational curricula exploration of themes of sacrifice and heroism impact on public understanding of World War II influence on subsequent war documentaries inspiring further research on World War II interweaving personal and historical narratives representation of diverse perspectives use of archival materials |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
Veterans and historians
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| gptkbp:number_of_episodes |
gptkb:television_series
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| gptkbp:original_network |
gptkb:PBS
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| gptkbp:premiere |
September 23, 2007
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:PBS
September 23, 2007 |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Florentine_Films
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Florentine_Films
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| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:2007
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2007
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| gptkbp:runtime |
14 hours
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| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:TV_series gptkb:church gptkb:historical_event gptkb:Historical_significance gptkb:Loss gptkb:Memory gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:military_conflict gptkb:Change gptkb:Resilience gptkb:family gptkb:Courage gptkb:Sacrifice gptkb:organization Diversity Educational value Social commentary Heroism Archival research Oral history Civic engagement Historical narrative Patriotism Ethical considerations Artistic expression Cultural reflection Public discourse Cinematic techniques Historical accuracy Personal stories Public history Emotional impact Documentary storytelling Collective memory National memory War's impact on society Visual history War's legacy |
| gptkbp:viewership |
over 10 million viewers
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| gptkbp:voice_actor |
gptkb:Keith_Carradine
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| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Ken_Burns
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ken_Burns
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4
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