Ken Burns warned that the elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting will have catastrophic effects on new filmmakers and rural communities. He described this funding as a significant source of support for his work, which has facilitated the production of films like Brooklyn Bridge and The Civil War series. With the House approving a plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Burns stressed that this funding cut threatens vital local news, educational resources, and emergency alerts, particularly in rural areas.
Ken Burns emphasized the catastrophic impact of eliminating federal funding for public broadcasting, stating, 'The effect down the system, for filmmakers, is going to be catastrophic.'
Burns pointed out that public broadcasting is uniquely American and vital, saying, 'I wouldn't have been able to make any of the films without their support.'
The funding cuts approved by the House involve rescinding $9 billion in allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the CPB, which supports NPR and PBS.
He indicated that the loss in federal funds will severely limit access to vital resources, especially in rural communities, where local stations are essential.
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