Ken Burns live at the National Press Club

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns speaks live at the National Press Club about his new six-part PBS series on the national parks. More than six years in the making, the series is titled, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea."

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Resources

• The National Parks: America's Best Idea
• National Press Club