Film·1981·G·58m

Brooklyn Bridge

DocumentaryHistory

Today it's a symbol of strength and vitality. 135 years ago, it was a source of controversy. This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. From conception to construction, it traces the bridge's transformation from a spectacular feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.

Directed by Ken Burns

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9 credited

David McCullough
David McCulloughSelf - Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
Paul RoeblingWashington Roebling (voice)
Julie Harris
Julie HarrisEmily Roebling (voice)
Arthur Miller
Arthur MillerSelf (voice)
Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt VonnegutSelf (voice)
Richard Pini
Richard PiniSelf (voice)
Fred Sherry
Fred SherrySelf (voice)
Dustin Stevens
Dustin StevensSelf (voice)
Richard Rescia
Richard ResciaSelf (voice)

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