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In the House with Kevin O'Connor | Ken Burns Part 1

10m 36s

Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns, timber framer Tedd Benson, and This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, discuss Burns’ recently completed a post and beam barn that combines the unique spiritual feel of 19th century New England with modern-day functionality. The men delve deep into the artistic and collaborative process, and the philosophy of filmmaking through the lens of building.

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