Brooklyn Bridge (1981)

Name: Brooklyn Bridge
Director: Ken Burns
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1981-11-08
Duration: 58 min
Rating: 7.563

7.6 (17)

Nov 08, 1981 58min

Documentary History

Synopsis

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

Status

Released

Original Language