Your Last Meal | Ken Burns’ film career was born of tragedy
Early in his childhood he learned how cinema can move people. Now, his new work investigates the life of Leonardo da Vinci, who painted The Last Supper.
For 50 years, Ken Burns has written, directed and produced historical films on a wide variety of topics, from country music and baseball to the Vietnam War and the Brooklyn Bridge.
His brand-new film investigates the life of Leonardo da Vinci, who, very appropriately for this show, painted The Last Supper. Host Rachel Belle consults an Italian archaeologist about what Jesus and the 12 apostles were actually eating in the famous painting.
Ken claims to be a silent partner at The Restaurant at Burdick’s, the restaurant he helped open more than 20 years ago, but his name is printed on the brunch, lunch and dinner menus! He explains what the Ken Salad is and how it came to be.
Many famous dishes are named after real people, from the Caesar salad to eggs Benedict. We explore the stories behind some of the best-known eponymous foods, like Granny Smith apples and the Cobb salad.
Ken Burns’ latest film, Leonardo Da Vinci, premieres on Cascade PBS in two parts on Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m., and will be available to stream with the Cascade PBS app.
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