As he prepares to release his latest series on the Revolutionary War, the filmmaker reflects on the history of the U.S. and his quest for truth. Legendary documentarian Ken Burns is set to release his long-awaited series after a decade in development. In the lead-up to the premiere of The American Revolution, Burns shares key lessons he gleaned from the founding of the United States—and the parallels between the revolutionary era and today. He also reflects on his admiration for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton, and the obstacles he himself faces in his ongoing quest for truth.