Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

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1981-11-08

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.

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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.

Released

1981-11-08

Runtime

58

Director

Ken Burns

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

History

Language

English

Production

Florentine Films

Thirteen

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    David McCullough

    David McCullough
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    Paul Roebling

    Paul Roebling
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    Julie Harris

    Julie Harris
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    Arthur Miller

    Arthur Miller
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    Kurt Vonnegut

    Kurt Vonnegut
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    Richard Pini

    Richard Pini
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    Fred Sherry

    Fred Sherry
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    Dustin Stevens

    Dustin Stevens
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    Richard Rescia

    Richard Rescia