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Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

Ken Burns

1981

  • Documentary
  • History
7.6

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 & crew

  • Ken BurnsDirector
  • David McCulloughSelf - Narrator (voice)
  • Paul RoeblingWashington Roebling (voice)
  • Julie HarrisEmily Roebling (voice)
  • Arthur MillerSelf (voice)
  • Kurt VonnegutSelf (voice)
  • Richard PiniSelf (voice)
  • Fred SherrySelf (voice)
  • Dustin StevensSelf (voice)

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