Excellent

MASTER SCORE 74.2 / 100

2001Biography / Documentary3h 32m

MARK TWAIN

Largely considered to be the greatest American author, Mark Twain is celebrated in this exhaustive documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns.

Above the Line

Ken Burns·DirectorDayton Duncan·WriterGeoffrey C. Ward·WriterBuddy Squires·Director of PhotographyErik Ewers·Editor

Cast

Keith David·Narrator (voice)Kevin Conway·Mark Twain (voice)Blythe Danner·Olivia "Livy" Langdon Clemens (voice)Philip Bosco·(voice)Tim Clark·(voice)Carolyn McCormick·(voice)Amy Madigan·(voice)Cynthia Nixon·(voice)John Boyer·Self (uncredited)Jocelyn Chadwick·Self (uncredited)

Full Crew

(10 credits)

Directing· 1

Ken Burns·Director

Writing· 2

Dayton Duncan·WriterGeoffrey C. Ward·Writer

Camera· 3

Buddy Squires·Director of PhotographyKen Burns·Director of PhotographyAllen Moore·Director of Photography

Editing· 2

Erik Ewers·EditorCraig Mellish·Editor

Production· 2

Ken Burns·ProducerDayton Duncan·Producer

By the Numbers

74.2

OF 100

Master Score

8.3

OF 10

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Oscar Wins

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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Mark Twain's key art.

Dominant Palette

3 colors

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#FFFFFF

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Mood

Historical, Somber

Composition

Centered

Era

1900s

Visual Style

Photographic

“The image is divided into two sections. The top section features white text on a black background, reading "MARK TWAIN" in large letters, followed by "(Samuel C”

Key Elements

SuitDoorwayText

Atmosphere

Muted

Color Mood

Neutral

Setting

Indoor

Design Score

7/10