Brooklyn Bridge

Ken Burns
1981-11-08


7.2
58 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
David McCullough Self - Narrator (voice) Unowned
Paul Roebling Washington Roebling (voice) Unowned
Julie Harris Emily Roebling (voice) Unowned
Arthur Miller Self Unowned