Eric D. Burns — known as Ric Burns — is a documentary filmmaker and writer. He has written, directed and produced historical documentaries for nearly 20 years, beginning with his collaboration on the celebrated PBS series The Civil War (1990), which he produced with his brother Ken Burns and wrote with Geoffrey C. Ward.
Burns attended Columbia University and Cambridge University, breaking from his graduate work to join his brother on the producti...
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Eric D. Burns — known as Ric Burns — is a documentary filmmaker and writer. He has written, directed and produced historical documentaries for nearly 20 years, beginning with his collaboration on the celebrated PBS series The Civil War (1990), which he produced with his brother Ken Burns and wrote with Geoffrey C. Ward.
Burns attended Columbia University and Cambridge University, breaking from his graduate work to join his brother on the production of the Civil War series. Since founding Steeplechase Films in 1989, he has directed several programs for WGBH Boston's American Experience, including Coney Island (1991). He also wrote and directed The Donner Party (1992).
In 1995, Burns wrote, directed, and co-produced The Way West. In April 2002, Burns completed Ansel Adams, a co-production of Steeplechase Films and Sierra Club Productions for American Experience.
Burns is probably best known for his series New York: A Documentary Film, which premiered nationally on PBS. The eight-part,...
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