I've spent more than four decades making films that tell the stories of America’s greatest challenges – from the Civil War to the Dust Bowl, from the Second World War to the Vietnam War.
In each of these historic moments, we were challenged to live up to the essential promise of our nation, preserving a democratic system of government that respects the rights and addresses the needs of all its citizens. Today, such challenges to our democracy are rampant. That's why I'm reaching out.
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