Celebrate powerful storytelling from award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns with this collection of epic, multi-part historical films. Watch 44 films exploring a wide range of American history and culture, from revealing biographies about Benjamin Franklin and Muhammad Ali to the joyful evolution of Jazz and Country Music. Whether you’re a history buff, a music aficionado, a sports enthusiast or you just can’t get enough of the famous pan and zoom “Ken Burns effect,” this collection is for you.
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