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“The way I work, the interview never becomes larger than the person being interviewed.” quote by Ken Burns
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“The way I work, the interview never becomes larger than the person being interviewed.”

Ken Burns

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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

Key Takeaway

Prioritize the interviewee’s perspective

Themes

interviewing documentary storytelling

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

interview documentary

When to use this quote

  • documentary interviews
  • podcasts
  • talk shows

Key Concepts

focus humility listening

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance guide and freedom?
  • What techniques keep interviewee central?
A Different Perspective

Risk of losing narrative direction if interviewee is off‑topic

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