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Brooklyn Bridge

72 %|Nov 8, 1981|Documentary, History

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.

Featured Crew

Ken Burns
Director
Ken Burns
Director of Photography
Amy Stechler
Writer
Amy Stechler
Editor
Amy Stechler
Associate Producer
Buddy Squires
Associate Producer
Roger Sherman
Associate Producer
Richard Kilberg
Executive Producer

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Cast

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David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Paul Roebling
Washington Roebling (voice)
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Julie Harris
Emily Roebling (voice)
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Arthur Miller
Self (voice)
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Kurt Vonnegut
Self (voice)
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Richard Pini
Self (voice)
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Fred Sherry
Self (voice)
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Dustin Stevens
Self (voice)
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Richard Rescia
Self (voice)