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AADL Talks To: Ken Burns, Documentary Filmmaker

Ken Burns, 1967 and 1995
Ken Burns. Left, September 1967, photo by Eck Stanger, Ann Arbor News. Right, March 1995, photo by Doug Elliard.

In this episode, AADL Talks To Ken Burns. Ken is a documentary filmmaker known for his critically acclaimed films exploring all facets of American culture. Ken reflects on growing up and coming of age in Ann Arbor during the 1960s, and how this period of intense political and cultural activity mixed with family tragedy charted his journey. He takes us down the streets we remember -- past restaurants and theaters that have come and gone -- and through a back alleyway during the 1969 South University Street Riot. Along the way, he highlights the people, places, and vibrant musical and cinema culture that left its mark on his work.

Construction starts on future Campus Theater at 1208 S. University, September 1956 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Construction starts on future Campus Theater at 1208 S. University, September 1956 image
Year:
1956
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 15, 1956
Caption:
CONSTRUCTION STARTS: Construction is shown underway here on a new Butterfield theater in the 1200 block of S. University Ave. This picture is shown looking toward S. University. The structure will be one floor and will seat about 1,000 persons. It is reportedly the first indoor theater built in Michigan in nearly 10 years.

Fired crews file against 3 theaters

Fired crews file against 3 theaters image
Parent Issue
Day
7
Month
January
Year
1985
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South University Business District, January 1960 Photographer: Duane Scheel

South University Business District, January 1960 image
Year:
1960
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 16, 1960
Caption:
"The Street': An estimated $1,000,000 has been "pumped" into the S. University Ave. business sector, revitalizing it from a shopping area of store facades attached to houses to a center similar to the S. State St. business area. The problems and future of the S. University area are being studied by a businessman's association there.

Star Wars Etc.

Star Wars Etc. image
Parent Issue
Day
22
Month
May
Year
1983
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Getting Ready For 'Jedi': A Long Night

Getting Ready For 'Jedi': A Long Night image
Parent Issue
Day
25
Month
May
Year
1983
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