Brooklyn Bridge
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.
Top Billed Cast
David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
Washington Roebling (voice)
Julie Harris
Emily Roebling (voice)
Arthur Miller
Self (voice)
Kurt Vonnegut
Self (voice)
Featured Crew
Ken Burns
Director
Ken Burns
Director of Photography
Amy Stechler
Editor
Amy Stechler
Writer
Amy Stechler
Associate Producer
Buddy Squires
Associate Producer
Roger Sherman
Associate Producer
Richard Kilberg
Executive Producer
Ken Burns
Cinematography
Buddy Squires
Additional Camera
Roger Sherman
Production Manager
Terry Hopkins
Additional Photography
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