Why Ken Burns Was Trying to Sell the Brooklyn Bridge

The transcript details the journey of a documentary filmmaker inspired by personal experiences and educational influences. It covers the challenges faced in starting a career, founding Florentine Films, and the struggle for funding. The filmmaker emphasizes the importance of creative independence and discusses various long-term projects, highlighting the dedication required in the field.

What event in the speaker's childhood significantly influenced their decision to become a filmmaker?

• Reading a book about filmmaking

• Meeting a famous director

• Watching their father cry at a movie

• Winning a school film competition

Which college did the speaker attend that shaped their documentary filmmaking career?

• New York University

• Boston University

• Hampshire College

• University of Southern California

What was the name of the company the speaker founded?

• Visionary Productions

• Florentine Films

• Documentary Dreams

• Cinematic Creations

What was the speaker's first film about?

• National Parks

• Muhammad Ali

• The Vietnam War

• The Brooklyn Bridge

What does the speaker value most about their filmmaking process?

• The ability to work with famous actors

• The independence to create without external constraints

• The opportunity to travel the world

• The chance to win awards