Ken Burns to Sign Copies of 'The Civil War' at Park Avenue Borders Feb. 13

Ken Burns to Sign Copies of 'The Civil War' at Park Avenue Borders Feb. 13

Noted filmmaker to commemorate Lincoln's 200th birthday and Black History Month with a discussion of his landmark documentary series

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2009 - With the recent inauguration of America's first black president and the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth on Feb. 12, Black History Month is especially meaningful this year. Join Ken Burns, whose films have educated and entertained viewers for the past 30 years, as he discusses his masterful documentary series, "The Civil War;" describes Lincoln's role in abolishing slavery and reuniting a divided nation after a horrific war; and reflects upon the revered president's legacy.

Who:

Ken Burns has been making documentary films for more than 30 years. Since the Academy Award(R)-nominated "Brooklyn Bridge" in 1981, he has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made, including "The Civil War," "Baseball," "Jazz" and "The War." He is currently working on "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," a documentary series set to air on PBS this fall.

What:

Burns will discuss and sign "The Civil War" DVD box set, as well as his other documentaries.

When:
Friday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.

Where:
Borders
461 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022
(212) 980-6785

About "The Civil War":

Hailed as a masterpiece and landmark in historical storytelling, Ken Burns' epic Emmy(R) Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive -- and defining -- conflict. Narrated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough, "The Civil War" is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.

Media Contacts:

Media interested in attending this event should contact Daryl Mattson at (212) 823-9774 or dmattso1@bordersgroupinc.com.

Media interested in interviewing Burns or learning more about his documentaries should contact Daphne Ramos of WBGH at (617) 300-4014 or daphne_ramos@wgbh.org.

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