Ken Burns Announces 10-Part Documentary 'Mr. Biscuits' About His Adopted Cat
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Summary
Filmmaker Ken Burns announces a 10-part, 20-hour documentary series called 'Mr. Biscuits' about his adopted cat, claiming it will surpass his previous works like 'The Civil War' in importance. The documentary features sepia-toned footage and aims to make Americans rethink their understanding of cats as 'cute little fuzzballs.'
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFor decades, I thought The Civil War would stand as my most important contribution to the art form, but Mr. Biscuits will far exceed the impact of any of my prior works
Revealing that the series would force Americans to rethink everything they thought they knew about the 'cute little fuzzball'
The sprawling 20-hour-long production begins with sepia-toned footage of a kitten rolling around
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