Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

7.4
1981
0h 58m
Released
DocumentaryHistory

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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Director: Ken Burns

Cast: David McCullough, Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut, Richard Pini, Fred Sherry, Dustin Stevens

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