American documentary filmmaker and chronicler of U.S. history
The Edinburgh International Festival spotlight has showcased a mix of traditional and experimental concerts as leading ensembles and performers adapt to economic pressures and changing audiences. Notable moments include high-profile collaborators, large-scale works, and debates about funding and the role of patronage.
The In Pursuit project has released essays on 43 presidents and 30 first ladies, with Obama and Clinton among contributors. Colleen Shogan curates the series to teach lessons from history beyond today’s politics, and the work is being published weekly through December.