Overview
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 8, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Thirteen,Florentine Films
- Cast
- David McCullough,Arthur Miller,Fred Sherry,Richard Pini,Paul Roebling,Julie Harris,Dustin Stevens,Kurt Vonnegut,Richard Rescia
- Director
- Ken Burns
- Writer
- David McCullough,Amy Stechler
- Producer
- Richard Kilberg
- Cinematography
- Ken Burns
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- Homepage
- Official site
- IMDb
- View on IMDb