Burns in the USA
Robert Burns was well aware of the revolution taking place across the Atlantic as he grew up. The poet was inspired. And America was to be inspired by him. From Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglass, and Walt Whitman to Bob Dylan, some of the most significant figures in American politics and culture have cited Burns as an influence.
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Burns in the USA
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 25, 2017
Runtime
0h 59m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Burns in the USA
Production Companies
BBC Scotland
Director
Ian Lilley
Description
Robert Burns was well aware of the revolution taking place across the Atlantic as he grew up. The poet was inspired. And America was to be inspired by him. From Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglass, and Walt Whitman to Bob Dylan, some of the most significant figures in American politics and culture have cited Burns as an influence.