Ken Burns to keynote 2008 Annual Dinner on October 22 in Manchester

Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns will offer the keynote address and a sneak preview of his new film at the Humanities Council’s 2008 Annual Dinner on Wednesday, October 22 at the Radisson Center of New Hampshire in Manchester.

The Emmy- and Peabody-Award winning filmmaker’s new work-in-progress will examine the past, present and future of America’s jewels — our national parks. Burns’ long-time collaborator and Humanities Council board member Dayton Duncan is writing and producing the film.
In addition to clips of this much-anticipated film, Burns will discuss his extraordinary career making legendary documentaries such as The War, Jazz, Baseball, The Brooklyn Bridge and The Civil War.

The Humanities Council thanks the sponsors who have already signed on to support this gala event: Public Service of New Hampshire, Lead Sponsor for the 18th year; Keynote Sponsor Bank of America, Reception Sponsor TransCanada; and our Book Sponsor, the University of New Hampshire. Contact Development Director Karen Jantzen at 603-224-4071 for information on sponsorship opportunities.

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