PBS Sets New Streaming Channel for Amazon Prime Subscribers

Debuting Aug. 4, it will feature all of Ken Burns' documentaries

PBS is diving deeper into the streaming space with a new Amazon Prime channel dedicated to its acclaimed films and nonfiction fare from Ken Burns, including Nova, Frontline, American Masters and other long-running series.

The PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel, launching Aug. 4, will be available to Amazon Prime subscribers, putting the entire Burns collection along with Independent Lens, POV and other series in one place.

The announcement came from Paula Kerger, president and CEO, during the first day of the PBS’ Television Critics Association’s summer press tour, which has shifted from an in-person conference for hundreds of journalists in L.A.

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