Quote by Ken Burns

I have made a film about jazz that tries to look through jazz to see what it tells us about who we are as a people. I think that jazz is a spectacularly accurate model of democracy and a kind of look into our redemptive future possibilities.

I have made a film about jazz that tries to look through jaz

Summary

In this quote, the speaker explains their intention behind making a film about jazz. They believe that jazz can provide insights about humanity, serving as a reflection of who we are as individuals and as a collective society. The speaker perceives jazz as a powerful metaphor for democracy, highlighting its ability to harmoniously fuse diverse elements together. Furthermore, they view jazz as a beacon of hope, suggesting that through its improvisational nature, it provides glimpses of a better future that can be achieved through collaboration and redemption.

By Ken Burns

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