"American Lives: Mark Twain, Frank
Lloyd Wright and More"
Ken Burns
Wednesday, April 10, 2002, 7:30 p.m.
Knapp Center, Drake University
The lecture is free and open to the public. After the lecture, all guests are invited
to a reception and book signing.
Ken Burns is known around the world for his prolific work as a documentary filmmaker.
From his groundbreaking film, "Brooklyn Bridge," to his award-winning films,
"Civil War," "Baseball," "Jazz" and "Frank Lloyd
Wright," Burns' career has spanned over 25 years and 17 films. He has won the
prestigious Peabody Award, the Emmy, the Grammy and been nominated for an Academy
Award for his stirring documentaries on pieces of American history and culture. Burns
recently finished a film about author Mark Twain, which debuted on PBS in January.
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