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Mark Twain

2002Show1 season2 episodes

Documentary
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

Mark Twain is a documentary film on the life of Mark Twain also known as Samuel Clements produced by Ken Burns in 2001. Burns captures both the public and private persona of Mark Twain from his birth to his death. The film was narrated by Keith David and the voice of Mark Twain was provided by Kevin Conway.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Burns
Written by
Geoffrey C. Ward, Dayton Duncan

Everyone

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Facts

January 14, 2002 · January 15, 2002 · Ended

First aired
January 14, 2002
Last aired
January 15, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mark Twain?"

Questions about Mark Twain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mark Twain?

PBS DocumentariesThirteenWETA+

In the United States, Mark Twain streams on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, and WETA+. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Mark Twain worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Mark Twain okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Mark Twain?

4 h

About 4 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 110 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2002.

Is Mark Twain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.