Brooklyn Bridge
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.
Release Date: 1981-11-08
Documentary
History
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Official website: http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/brooklynbridge/
Casts
David McCullough
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
as Washington Roebling (voice)
Julie Harris
as Emily Roebling (voice)
Arthur Miller
as Self (voice)
Kurt Vonnegut
as Self (voice)
Dustin Stevens
as Self (voice)
