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Brooklyn Bridge

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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

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Florentine FilmsThirteen

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Ken Burns' America: Brooklyn BridgeKen Burns' American Stories: Brooklyn Bridge

Cast

Character Name : Self - Narrator (voice)

Original Name : David McCullough

Gender : Male

Character Name : Washington Roebling (voice)

Original Name : Paul Roebling

Gender : Male

Character Name : Emily Roebling (voice)

Original Name : Julie Harris

Gender : Female

Character Name : Self (voice)

Original Name : Arthur Miller

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self (voice)

Original Name : Kurt Vonnegut

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self (voice)

Original Name : Richard Pini

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self (voice)

Original Name : Fred Sherry

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self (voice)

Original Name : Dustin Stevens

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self (voice)

Original Name : Richard Rescia

Gender : Male

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