Season 1
2009 | 6 Episodes
Simultaneously a biography of both historical and contemporary characters and a uniquely American idea, this 12-hour, six-part documentary, directed by Ken Burns and co-produced with writer Dayton Duncan, traces the evolution of national parks beginning in the mid-1800s and follows it over the next 150 years. It's narrated by actor Peter Coyote and features first-person historical accounts, read by actors including Tom Hanks, Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, Sam Waterston, John Lithgow and Adam Arkin, of people who helped create the parks and save them from destruction.
Country: United States
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2009
Also Known As: Les parcs nationaux: la meilleure idée de l'Amérique, The National Parks: America's Best Idea
Production Co: Florentine Films, WETA
2009 | 6 Episodes
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C.A.S. Award
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television - Non-Fiction, Variety or Music - Series or Specials
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Nonfiction Series
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming (Single or Multi-Camera)
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming