Brooklyn Bridge

7.2 / 10

(13 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary,

History

Duration:

58 minutes

Year:

1981

Director:

Ken Burns

Cast:
David McCullough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Paul Roebling

Washington Roebling (voice)

Julie Harris

Emily Roebling (voice)

Arthur Miller

Self

Crew:
Ken Burns

Director

Amy Stechler

Editor

Amy Stechler

Writer

Ken Burns

Director of Photography