Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

G

7.6

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1981

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58m

Brooklyn Bridge

Summary

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.

Cast

David McCullough

David McCullough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Paul Roebling

Paul Roebling

Washington Roebling (voice)

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Emily Roebling (voice)

Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller

Self (voice)

Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut

Self (voice)

Richard Pini

Self (voice)

Fred Sherry

Self (voice)

Dustin Stevens

Dustin Stevens

Self (voice)

Richard Rescia

Self (voice)

Crew

Director

Ken Burns

Script Consultant

David McCullough

Writer

Amy Stechler

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

architecture

construction

brooklyn, new york city

brooklyn bridge