Sarah Burns

A distinguished figure in the world of documentaries, Sarah Burns was born in 1982 in New York, United States. Her active years in the film industry began in the late 2000s, with a particular focus on documentary genre, most notably with her acclaimed film "The Central Park Five" (2012), which she co-directed with her father Ken Burns and husband David McMahon, and for which they won a Peabody Award. Sarah's authorial style is characterized by a potent blend of rigorous research and emotional storytelling, which brings a human face to historical events and social issues.

Sarah Burns has a heart for unveiling truth, her work breathes life into forgotten narratives, illustrating her talents not just as a filmmaker, but as a compassionate storyteller.