the editor, roceditor, robines . la -- a number -- i hope you will join us for the screening of "the pilgrims" tomorrow at 7:00 followed by a question and answer session with ric and jeff. but for now, please join me in welcoming one of our nation's most acclaimed documentary film makers, ric burns. [ applause ] >> thank you so much. i can't tell you how moved i am and pleased i am by your words. i also can't tell you all what a pleasure it is to be here for the opening of the history film forum. it's such an incred bring great idea. i can't believe it hasn't been done before, and i know it's going to take off. i have to say that with respect to history and film, other than my two boys, simon and adam and my wife bonnie, and i know though will be crushing to hear to my three dogs, maggie, rosie and fiona, history in film making are the things that matter most to me in my life. they're the things that have given me greatest joy and wonder and meaning and challenge for more than 30 years now. so given all that to be he