Ken Burns to Premiere 'Leonardo da Vinci' Documentary on PBS

The two-part series, marking Burns' first exploration of a non-American subject, will debut in November.

Ken Burns' upcoming PBS documentary 'Leonardo da Vinci' is set to premiere on November 18 and 19, marking his first non-American subject.
The two-part, four-hour series will explore the life and legacy of the Renaissance polymath, including his contributions to art, science, and engineering.
Burns co-directs with daughter Sarah Burns and Dave McMahon, introducing a significant change in filmmaking style with the use of split screens to contextualize da Vinci's work.
The documentary will feature original music by Caroline Shaw, performed by Attacca Quartet, Sō Percussion, and Roomful of Teeth, with the voice of da Vinci read by Italian actor Adriano Giannini.
Educational materials accompanying the documentary will be available for middle and high school classrooms, highlighting recent research and perspectives on da Vinci's life and work.