Ken Spurgeon
About
Ken Spurgeon is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, director, and historian from Kansas, best known for his compelling historical documentaries and feature films. His work often centers on the American Civil War, the Old West, and Kansas history, bringing to life powerful stories from the American frontier. With a strong focus on narrative and authenticity, Spurgeon has directed numerous documentaries and narrative features that highlight key moments and figures from America’s past.
Films
- Sod and Stubble, 2025
- The Contested Plains, 2022
- Home on the Range, 2016
- The Road to Valhalla, 2013
- Bloody Dawn: The Lawrence Massacre, 2007
- Touched by Fire: Bleeding Kansas, 2005
Awards
- 2017 Wild Bunch Film Festival: Best Documentary- Home on the Range
- 2018 Western Heritage Wrangler Award: Best Docudrama- Home on the Range
- 2025 Chandler Film Festival: Best Western Film- Sod and Stubble