Ken Burns
Ken Burns is instantly recognisable. His documentary work has earned him more awards than any other filmmaker. The Civil War received the most viewers of any PBS series, and was nominated for more than 40 times. It also made Shelby Foote, Civil War photojournalist, a famous figure. Ken Burns' unique style has helped expand the history programming market.
Burns' approach is not unique to the presidential document. He has been making films every year for decades. This year, he is releasing a new film. He is releasing a film that will span six hours and consist of three parts about the U.S.’s role in the Holocaust. The title of the film is not yet finalized, but it will explore the question of what Americans knew about the Holocaust and the extermination of the Jews.
Burns' films are set in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. He has documented the lives prominent Americans like Frank Lloyd Wright, Susan B. Anthony and Abraham Lincoln. His documentaries have been nominated for fifteen Emmy Awards and two Academy Awards. His films have been viewed by millions and are considered a cultural and educational power.
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was an intellectually sophisticated, pacifist progressive president who presided over America's emergence as a global power. Unfortunately, his presidency was marred by several controversial decisions. These included his unwillingness to support civil rights and his low physical stamina. This Woodrow Wilson presidential documentary explores these and other aspects of the man's life and career.
Wilson is only half-recovery from a stroke at the beginning of the first volume in this series. He struggles with international and domestic issues, but his primary goal is to convince the Senate to approve the Treaty of Versailles. The volume opens on Christmas Eve, 1920, during the final days of the Wilson administration. Wilson and his advisers fail with a program that will work. This puts the administration on the edge of collapse. On March 1, the cabinet meets for the final time. Wilson is in an awkward position when the new German government refuses silence.
These documentaries were made by a team consisting of Dr. Asantewa BOAKYEWA, supervisory programme manager at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, and former curator for the President Wilson House Museum. Woodrow Wilson Presidential Documentaries also include Dr. John Milton Cooper who is the author of Woodrow Wilson. He is also professor emeritus of University of Wisconsin Madison. Boakyewa was also interviewed. Dr. Sidney Bland is the author of Lucy Burns.
Robert Reiner
Robert Reiner has been relegated to Hollywood liberalism, but he's lost the ability to direct mainstream entertainment. His last film, "The American President", shows that Reiner is less a filmmaker than a ride operator. In Shock and Awe, Reiner plays the real-life Knight Ridder editor, John Walcott. The film reveals how two reporters exposed the Bush administration's lies and the way the press distorted the official story. It captures the horrifying history of war but also the absurd patter of journalists as well as the arrogance of Bush administration cabinet members.
The Story of Us, meanwhile, is similar to The American President in that its ending contradicts the film's premise and exists solely to give Michelle Pfeiffer a hero moment. Reiner's lacklustre feminist instincts mean that he is forced to embrace casual sexuality. But while his approach to documentary filmmaking is not particularly sexy, it's clear that Reiner can soar when presented with more superior material.
FAQ
What are 5 interesting facts about the liver?
The liver is responsible of breaking down toxins and storing nutrients. It also helps regulate blood pressure and keeps our body temperature stable.
Are you familiar with the expressions, "I feel sluggish today", or "my head feels heavy"? These symptoms may be a sign of liver disease.
You may notice symptoms such as dark urine, yellowing skin and fatigue. But these aren't the only warning signs. You should immediately consult your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
The liver is an essential organ. It is responsible for detoxification as well digestion, metabolism and immunity.
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The average adult human liver is approximately 1,400g.
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A baby's liver is about half the size of an adult's at birth. It is four times larger by the time an infant turns three.
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The liver can be found just below the rib cage, on the left side.
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There are 16 main lobes in the liver, but many smaller lobules are inside the lobes.
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The liver is home to approximately 10 million red blood cell units.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist?
There is an Hollywood blacklist.
The list is not made public. According to our knowledge, the names of these people aren't known. This is why it matters.
The reason for the secrecy is that the blacklisted actors and directors wouldn't be able to find jobs. This would result in studios losing money as the actors and directors would have to go out on their own. That would result in a reduction in spending on movies. The blacklisted filmmakers would have fewer chances. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
Which could ultimately result in more victims.
If someone attempts to make an Oscar-winning movie, they may be asked to sign a contract stating that they will not speak out against their employers. This applies to any producer or director who wishes to be nominated.
Producers often pressure directors to cut scenes from their films. Or directors threaten to walk out of projects that don’t match their vision.
This is why Hollywood has a blacklist. If you make negative comments about your employer, it's likely that you will be unemployed. It's not good for anyone.
Problem is, many people have been falsely charged. And they've had to fight to clear their name.
This must be stopped before it happens again. Everyone should have the right to speak freely.
We need to get rid of Hollywood's blacklist.
What is the most fascinating fact about the human body
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. That's right, we have more than 50 parts of our bodies, but one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the body. The blood flows through the veins and arteries to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
Blood flows throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. While you are sleeping, your heart beats about 100 times per second.
The color of someone's skin can tell if they are healthy or not. You can see tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, when you look closely at the skin. These vessels carry blood back to the heart from the large blood vessels beneath the skin. The skin becomes blue-colored or purple when blood flow is restricted.
People with sickle cell disease lack red blood cells. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. Blood must flow in order for the wound to heal properly. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows the blood from the injured area to drain.
The doctor may also insert catheters (catheters), into the artery at the site of the blood clot. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
Do you wonder how much trash is produced each day across the globe?
According to the United Nations, the average person produces over 2.5 pounds of daily waste.That adds up to over 25 billion pounds of garbage per year!
The majority of this garbage ends up in incinerators or landfills. But what happens when the dumpsters become full? All that trash ends up being shipped out of country. It then gets dumped in foreign countries, polluting their ecosystems. However, now we know where all that trash goes. Mike Sexton is his name. He is the founder of Waste Watchers. He watches over trucks that transport trash across North America. He then gives us a report on what happens next.
Sexton says he finds his job very satisfying. CNN spoke with Sexton that they have a lot fun. "We see these big trucks coming through town, so we'll keep following them. "Sexton began following truck drivers almost 20 years ago.
"I just fell in love with it," he said.
His favorite story involved a driver who pulled off at an abandoned gas station near Los Angeles. Sexton said that the man was searching for a place to store his stuff. "He drove down the road and saw this building. So he backed up and went inside. "There were two large roll-off containers full of stuff. He took out everything and began to fill up the truck. "Then, he took everything out and started filling up the truck again. There were many old tires, furniture, rags and mattresses. It was a complete mess. But it had been cleaned out before he came along. There wasn’t trash everywhere."
This is the reason why it happened. Well, the answer is that this particular location used to be part of a recycling center.People who learned about this facility would drive here to recycle their trash. Sexton explained, "They would bring their household goods and take them here," and they would then empty the containers.
Now, because of the way the law works, once a container reaches its destination, it cannot be opened.So no matter how often someone takes something out of it, the thing will never be emptied.Every time the truck comes by, it has to start over again. It can happen hundreds of time per week. Eventually, the truck is so full of junk it stops running. The owner finally decides to stop using the truck.
Trash isn’t the only problem we face on the planet.
Many of these tiny plastic pieces end up in landfills and incinerators. Some of these plastics end up in rivers or oceans.
Experts warn us that we may soon face an international food shortage if things don't change. Experts warn that "if we keep going the way we are, we're not going make it," although scientists agree that the world is heading toward disaster. Most people, however, don't seem to be concerned.
Statistics
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
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What is the scariest movie?
Ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers.
Some people love horror films. Some people enjoy sci-fi movies. And then some prefer comedies.
No matter your preferences, everyone has seen some truly frightening movies.
These are the ten best scary movies, from the original "Halloween" and the contemporary "Paranormal Activity."
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"Cabin Folly" – "Cabin Folly" is one among the most frightening zombie movies. This movie depicts a virus which causes people to become zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts" - Based upon the true story of serial killer Jack the Ripper, "Thirteen Ghosts" features a group of teenagers possessed by ghosts.
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"Pulse", the thriller that tells of a man caught in his apartment during a violent criminal spree, is called "Pulse". He must defend his home from the attackers who will only use the items he has.
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"The Descent" - One of the first found footage horror movies, "The Descent" follows a group of strangers venturing underground for an adventure. However, everything goes horribly wrong as soon as they get there.
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"Get Out" - In 2017, Jordan Peele became famous for creating one of the most terrifying horror movies ever made. "Get Out" is about a young black man who visits his white girlfriend to celebrate the holidays. Dark secrets are revealed when he arrives at his destination.
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"Paranormal Activity", (2007) - "Paranormal Activity", was the first movie made from found footage. The movie featured a new take on ghost stories starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition" is a Japanese word that means to present yourself before an audience, and be judged. This is exactly what happens when Kiyoko, a high school student, waits to find out if she will be a pop star.
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James Wan's "Saw Series" - After many years of low-budget horror films, he grew tired of trying to shock the public. Jigsaw was his idea.
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"Tales From the Crypt", "Tales From the Crypt", "Tales From the Crypt," - "Tales From the Crypt", becomes more frightening with each passing year. Hollywood has made many sequels that feature the crypt keeper terrorizing different cities across the US over the years.
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"Carrie" (1976). "Carrie", introduced viewers to Telekinesis, an amazing supernatural ability. Carrie White can simply think about moving objects.