Seen here is a portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis. "Benjamin Franklin," a four-hour documentary devoted to the Founding Father, is filmmaker Ken Burns' latest deep dive into US history.
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'Benjamin Franklin' offers Ken Burns' latest deep dive into US history
There's something comforting about Ken Burns' PBS documentaries dealing with subjects that predate video, since the filmmaker, unlike most of the industry, eschews dramatic reenactments in favor of a low-tech approach. Enter "Benjamin Franklin," four hours devoted to the Founding Father, capturing all the facets of a man described as "the most famous American in the world" during his time.
