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Connections: Previewing the Vietnam War series

Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick believe now is the time to turn back to the Vietnam War. They say to understand war, we need the passage of time. Their forthcoming 10-episode series called The Vietnam War, launches Sunday, September 17 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV. It's an immersive narrative featuring archival footage, photographs, and conversations with nearly 100 witnesses, both in American and Vietnam. You can watch a 30-minute preview here

Lynn Novick is the co-director and producer of the series with Ken Burns. She's our guest this hour, discussing how the project came together and what she hopes viewers will gain from watching the series.

You can join the live audience of two special broadcasts of Connections at The Little Theatre on Thursday, August 24. The episodes will explore different elements and perspectives of the Vietnam War. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please register here.

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
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