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Brooklyn Bridge (1981)

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.
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Ken Burns profile
Ken Burns

Director

Cast

David McCullough profile
David McCullough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Paul Roebling profile
Paul Roebling

Washington Roebling (voice)

Julie Harris profile
Julie Harris

Emily Roebling (voice)

Arthur Miller profile
Arthur Miller

Self (voice)

Kurt Vonnegut profile
Kurt Vonnegut

Self (voice)

Richard Pini profile
Richard Pini

Self (voice)

Fred Sherry profile
Fred Sherry

Self (voice)

Dustin Stevens profile
Dustin Stevens

Self (voice)

Richard Rescia profile
Richard Rescia

Self (voice)

David McCullough profile
David McCullough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Paul Roebling profile
Paul Roebling

Washington Roebling (voice)

Julie Harris profile
Julie Harris

Emily Roebling (voice)

Arthur Miller profile
Arthur Miller

Self (voice)

Kurt Vonnegut profile
Kurt Vonnegut

Self (voice)

Richard Pini profile
Richard Pini

Self (voice)

Fred Sherry profile
Fred Sherry

Self (voice)

Dustin Stevens profile
Dustin Stevens

Self (voice)

Richard Rescia profile
Richard Rescia

Self (voice)

Extra

Release Date

November 8, 1981

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Florentine Films logoThirteen logo

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