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.
Directed by Ken Burns
architecture
construction
brooklyn, new york city
brooklyn bridge
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Letterboxd
3.6 / 5
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Cast
David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
Washington Roebling (voice)
Julie Harris
Emily Roebling (voice)
Arthur Miller
Self (voice)
Kurt Vonnegut
Self (voice)
Dustin Stevens
Self (voice)
Crew
Ken Burns
Director
Ken Burns
Director of Photography
Buddy Squires
Associate Producer
Ken Burns
Cinematography
Buddy Squires
Additional Camera
David McCullough
Script Consultant
Lee Dichter
Sound Mixer
Popular Reviews
1 review
monty
5.2★ · 01/27/21
Solid documentary. I liked that it told every thing about the Brooklyn Bridge, including all the horrible details of deaths and stuff.
Solid documentary. I liked that it told every thing about the Brooklyn Bridge, including all the horrible details of deaths and stuff.
