Hemingway

Hemingway, yearning for adventure, volunteers for the Red Cross during World War I. He marries Hadley Richardson and moves to Paris, publishes The Sun Also Rises and finds critical and commercial success with his second novel, A Farewell to Arms.

Hemingway, having achieved a level of fame rarely seen in the literary world, settles in Key West with Pauline Pfeiffer but can't stay put for long. He reports on the Spanish Civil War and begins a tempestuous romance with Martha Gellhorn.

Hemingway follows the Army as they advance through Europe. Afterwards, he tries to start a life with Mary Welsh, but is beset with tragedies. He publishes The Old Man and the Sea to acclaim but is overcome by his declining mental condition.

KEN BURNS: HEMINGWAY celebrates the critically acclaimed documentary series about the iconic literary figure from filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. This in-depth program features exclusive interviews with Burns, Novick, writer Geoffrey Ward, producer Sarah Botstein and others who helped bring together the powerful and informative six-hour series. Featuring revealing moments from the series, the program provides insights into the heroic personality of the author and his literary achievements. Hosted by Jeff Daniels, who voiced the author in the three-part series, KEN BURNS: HEMINGWAY is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning Saturday, August 14, 2021