A Discussion with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas
Ken Burns speaks with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas to discuss what it's like to take on their roles as founding father Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin and Revolution
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin and revolution. "Franklin and Revolution" is presented by WHYY. Featuring Ken Burns; Walter Isaacson, author of "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life;" and Erica Dunbar, Professor of History, Rutgers University. Moderated by Marty Moss-Coane (she/her), Host and Executive Producer of "Radio Times" on WHYY.
Benjamin Franklin and American Diplomacy
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin and diplomacy. This discussion is presented by WETA and Georgetown University. Production funding was provided by The Better Angels Society. Featuring Ken Burns; Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; and Nicholas Burns, Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. Moderated by Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour.
Franklin and Innovation
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's innovations. "Franklin and Innovation" is presented by The WNET Group and Fast Company and Inc. Featuring Ken Burns; Walter Isaacson, author of "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life;" and Stacy Schiff, author of "A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America." Moderated by Stephanie Mehta, Chief Content Officer, Mansueto.
Franklin and Writing
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing. "Franklin and Writing" is presented by GBH, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, and The Boston Globe. Featuring Ken Burns; Christopher Brown, Professor of History, Columbia University; and Jane Kamensky, Professor of History, Harvard University. Moderated by Bina Venkataraman, Editor-at-Large, The Boston Globe.
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