In Reply to: I've been delaying a post about how I actually don't like posted by blindness on November 23, 2025 at 10:33:27
I think most people remember the emotions more than the facts. And, the facts themselves are remembered better when there are emotions affixed to them.
And, Burns' docs are first and foremost, entertainment. If his doc doesn't make you feel, you (speaking generally) will not be entertained.
Lastly, I bet it doesn't hurt Burns' pocketbook to drag things out. I bet there's more profit in selling PBS a 12 hour miniseries than a 6 hour miniseries.
I haven't watched a history doc in a reallly long time. But, when I have, I've liked Burns' approach well enough. But, I'm not very knowledgeable about different styles of doc making.