1981-11-08 7.563/10
Overview
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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.
Director : Ken Burns
Writer : Amy Stechler
Cast
David McCullough
Paul Roebling
Julie Harris
Arthur Miller
Kurt Vonnegut
Richard Pini