
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.
Title | Brooklyn Bridge |
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Year | 1981 |
Genre | Documentary, History |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | Florentine Films, Thirteen |
Cast | David McCullough, Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut, Richard Pini |
Crew | Ken Burns (Director), Ken Burns (Director of Photography), Amy Stechler (Writer), Amy Stechler (Editor), Amy Stechler (Associate Producer), Buddy Squires (Associate Producer) |
Release | Nov 08, 1981 |
Runtime | 58 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 7.20 / 10 by 13 users |
Popularity | 1 |