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Brooklyn Bridge (1981)

G ★ 7.4/10 58 min Documentary, History United States English
Director: Ken Burns
Writer: Amy Stechler
Script Consultant: David McCullough
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Description

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.

Top 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)

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