Ken Burns talks about inspiration, storytelling and his upcoming projects.
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I interviewed Ken Burns from his home in Walpole, New Hampshire, in June, 1997.
With "Thomas Jefferson," are you moving away from events that have their roots in the Civil War?
Who influences you today?
Do you prefer to do biographies or broader topics and how do you approach them differently?
How do you sustain your enthusiasm while working on long-term projects that can last five years?
How does one become a good storyteller?
What percentage of your time is spent on research?
How many people work on the projects?
How have emerging technologies affected storytelling?
Why do you live in Walpole, New Hampshire?
How does working with paintings differ from working with photographs?
Have you considered doing an autobiography?
Any advice for prospective film makers?
Are you still trying to answer the question "Who are we?"