Film

Brooklyn Bridge

1981 · 58m · Documentary · History

IMDb

7.5

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.

David McCullough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Paul Roebling

Washington Roebling (voice)

Julie Harris

Emily Roebling (voice)

Arthur Miller

Self (voice)

Kurt Vonnegut

Self (voice)

Richard Pini

Self (voice)

Fred Sherry

Self (voice)

Dustin Stevens

Self (voice)

Richard Rescia

Self (voice)

• Ken BurnsDirector · Director of Photography
• Amy StechlerWriter · Editor
• Richard KilbergExecutive Producer

Release date

November 8, 1981

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

58m

Rated

G

Genres

Documentary, History

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