PBS And Ken Burns Vow To Do Better On Diversity But Critics Aren’t Convinced

PBS And Ken Burns Vow To Do Better On Diversity But Critics Aren’t ConvincedFilmmaker Ken Burns has produced and directed historical documentaries for more than 30 years. In March, 140 documentary filmmakers signed a letter to PBS executives, suggesting the service may provide an unfair level of support to white creators.

PBS has announced $11 million in grants to boost diversity among documentary filmmakers months after an open letter accused the service of unfairly favoring white creators.

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