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Dayton Duncan (born September 3, 1949) is an American screenwriter, producer and former political aide. He is best known for his collaborations with documentary maker Ken Burns.
Dayton Duncan is a writer and documentary filmmaker who has worked with Ken Burns on several acclaimed projects, such as THE WEST, LEWIS & CLARK, and COUNTRY MUSIC. He is also the author of fourteen books, including companion volumes to his films, and an Honorary Park Ranger.
Oct 16, 2023 · Duncan, who collaborated with Ken Burns for over 30 years, wrote and produced a two-part PBS documentary about the history and conservation of bison. The film explores the human-animal relationship, the role of Indigenous people, and the redemptive story of the national mammal.
Oct 15, 2023 · The writer and filmmaker discusses his latest collaboration with Ken Burns on the near extinction and resurrection of the bison and its connection to Native Americans. He also shares his insights on the duality of human nature and the conservation ethic in American history.
Aug 27, 2019 · “Country music is a different way to look at who we are as people and what our shared history is," says Dayton Duncan, the writer and producer of Ken Burns's upcoming eight-part Country Music documentary series.
The American Buffalo is a four-hour series that traces the history and significance of bison in North America. It features the stories of Indigenous people, conservationists, and scientists who have interacted with the animal over thousands of years.
Learn about Dayton Duncan's personal and professional connection to the national parks, his research and interview process, and his views on the park idea and its heroes. He is the writer and producer of the PBS series The National Parks: America's Best Idea by Ken Burns.
