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8 questions: 'Country Music' documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Julie Dunfey

KGW's Cassidy Quinn sat down with documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Julie Dunfey to discuss their new project "Country Music."

PORTLAND, Ore. — One of America's most renown documentarians, Ken Burns' latest film chronicles the history of country music. Cassidy Quinn spoke with Ken Burns and co-producer Julie Dunfey ahead of the film's release. You can watch the full interview on Tonight With Cassidy at 7pm.

You can watch "Country Music" this Sunday, 9/15, at 9pm on OPB.

#1 - What's your favorite movie?

Ken Burns: Oh my god..."Seven Samurai" by Akira Kurosawa.

Julie Dunfey: "Chinatown."

#2 - Who's your favorite author?

Ken Burns: Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Julie Dunfey: Jennifer Egan. 

#3 - What is your biggest pet peeve when you're on the road?

Ken Burns: People who drive in the left lane, not driving more than the speed limit.

Julie Dunfey: I would say lines at airports.

#4 What one piece of advice would you give a young documentary filmmaker?

Ken Burns: Two pieces — know yourself and work hard.

Julie Dunfey: Know the story you want to tell.

#5 Most important invention of all-time?

Ken Burns: Facetime.

Julie Dunfey: Hmmm you really caught me there, the sewing machine.

#6 Favorite national park?

Ken Burns: Ummm Yellowstone. No wait, I mean Yosemite!

Julie Dunfey: Zion.

#7 Single most influential country singer?

Ken Burns: Hank Williams.

Julie Dunfey: Merle Haggard.

#8 What does America need most right now?

Ken Burns: Good leadership.

Julie Dunfey: More unity.

Bonus Questions

What's your favorite podcast?

Ken Burns:  "WTF" (with Marc Maron).

Julie Dunfey: "Pod Save America."

What do you consider the most important event this century?

Ken Burns: 9/11.

Julie Dunfey: 9/11.

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