Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

1981-11-08 | 58 min

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.

Genres

Documentary History

Cast

David McCullough

David McCullough

Paul Roebling

Paul Roebling

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller

Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut

Richard Pini

Richard Pini

Fred Sherry

Fred Sherry

Dustin Stevens

Dustin Stevens

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