I don't think you should watch Burns' documentaries or any documentaries as history, but as works of art.
And Burns' Vietnam War is a great work of art. And you have to appreciate that he is making a film for an audience and naturally, he will cater a significant part of it to that audience.
There is no such thing as a completely unbiased documentary or history book or political text. They are all made by biased people.
But I think Burns' gave every major side and every major viewpoint a voice in his documentary. And that's all we can ask.
I think his film was as objective and fair as anyone, or any american, can be. But you have to be cognizant of the fact that it is an american documentary by american filmmakers for an american audience.
And Burns' Vietnam War is a great work of art. And you have to appreciate that he is making a film for an audience and naturally, he will cater a significant part of it to that audience.
There is no such thing as a completely unbiased documentary or history book or political text. They are all made by biased people.
But I think Burns' gave every major side and every major viewpoint a voice in his documentary. And that's all we can ask.
I think his film was as objective and fair as anyone, or any american, can be. But you have to be cognizant of the fact that it is an american documentary by american filmmakers for an american audience.