1981G· 58 min
Brooklyn Bridge
Documentary
7.6 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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.
Director: Ken Burns
Cast: David McCullough, Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut
Tags
20th centuryarchitecturebrooklyn bridgebrooklyn new york cityconstructionhistoryKen Burns
