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Congress Cuts \$1 Billion in Public Media Funding

The U.S. House approved a bill to cut over \$1 billion in funding from public media, impacting programs by Ken Burns and others, potentially harming new filmmakers and disproportionately affecting rural communities.

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Burns: American Revolution Created 'Citizen,' Inspired Global Change

Filmmaker Ken Burns argues the American Revolution's creation of the concept of a "citizen" is its most significant contribution, inspiring global revolutions for over two centuries, while acknowledging the document's initial exclusion of marginalized groups.

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White House Seeks $1.1 Billion Cut to Public Broadcasting

The White House is seeking to defund PBS and NPR, initiating a $1.1 billion funding cut approved by the House, prompting criticism from filmmaker Ken Burns who says the move is shortsighted and will negatively impact rural communities and the production of high-quality documentaries.

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Ken Burns' "American Revolution" Documentary Premieres on PBS

Ken Burns' six-part, 12-hour documentary, "The American Revolution," premieres on PBS November 16-21, 2025, offering a nuanced look at the war's complexities, including its impact on Native Americans and slavery, and its lasting influence on global democracy.

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