Ken Park -

"Ken Park" most commonly refers to two distinct and significant texts: a powerful by filmmaker Ken Burns and the original screenplay for the cult film Ken Park . 1. Ken Burns: 2016 Stanford Commencement Address

The film Ken Park , directed by Larry Clark and Edward Lachman, is based on a script written by (known for Kids and Gummo ). Ken Park

: Larry Clark initially tried to write the script based on his own experiences but eventually hired Korine to capture a specific "teenage vernacular". "Ken Park" most commonly refers to two distinct

: He encourages the graduates to "really worry" about others, calling the selflessness of parenthood and community care "liberating and exhilarating". : Larry Clark initially tried to write the

: Burns urges the audience to "insist on heroes" and "serve your country" by participating in the democratic process and voting.

: He argues that science and the arts make a country "worth defending" even if they don't contribute to its physical defense.

This is a widely cited speech (sometimes misattributed or searched for as "Ken Park") delivered by documentarian Ken Burns at Stanford University on June 12, 2016. It is an appeal to graduates to uphold democratic values and personal integrity. :