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Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

1981-11-08 58 Min 7.389

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Brooklyn Bridge

Director

Ken Burns
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)
No Image
Richard Pini
Self (voice)
No Image
Fred Sherry
Self (voice)
Dustin Stevens
Dustin Stevens
Self (voice)
No Image
Richard Rescia
Self (voice)