Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

8/11/1981 0h 58m 7.6/10

Overview

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.

Director

Ken Burns

Top Billed Cast

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Emily Roebling (voice)

Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut

Self (voice)

Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller

Self (voice)

David McCullough

David McCullough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Paul Roebling

Paul Roebling

Washington Roebling (voice)

Richard Pini

Self (voice)

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