Brooklyn Bridge

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

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Official website: http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/brooklynbridge/

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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)

Dustin Stevens

Dustin Stevens

Self (voice)

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