Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

7.2 | 1981-11-08 | Documentary History

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.

Featured Crew

Ken Burns Director
Ken Burns Director of Photography
Amy Stechler Writer
Amy Stechler Editor
Amy Stechler Associate Producer
Buddy Squires Associate Producer
Roger Sherman Associate Producer
Richard Kilberg Executive Producer
Ken Burns Cinematography
Buddy Squires Additional Camera

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
Richard Pini
Self (voice)
Fred Sherry
Fred Sherry
Self (voice)
Dustin Stevens
Dustin Stevens
Self (voice)
Richard Rescia
Richard Rescia
Self (voice)

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