PBS premieres Ken Burns' documentary on Leonardo da Vinci tonight

whattowatch.com — November 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM UTC

PBS is airing a new documentary by Ken Burns about Leonardo da Vinci, starting tonight, November 18, and continuing tomorrow. The four-hour film will be broadcast from 8-10 pm ET/PT and is also available on PBS.org and the PBS app. This documentary is Burns' first focusing on a non-American subject. It explores da Vinci's life and work, highlighting his influence on future generations and his contributions during the Renaissance in Italy. The film features interviews with modern scholars and artists, along with narration by Keith David and voice work by Adriano Giannini. It aims to deepen understanding of da Vinci's genius and its relevance today.

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