Interview Quote by Ken Burns
“The way I work, the interview never becomes larger than the person being interviewed.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary Filmmaking, 2005
He keeps interviews focused on the interviewee, not his own agenda
In simple terms: He lets interviewees lead the conversation
Prioritize the interviewee’s perspective
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- documentary interviews
- podcasts
- talk shows
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance guide and freedom?
- What techniques keep interviewee central?
Risk of losing narrative direction if interviewee is off‑topic