Brooklyn Bridge (1981)
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.
- Release date
- November 8, 1981
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Paul Roebling as Washington Roebling
- Julie Harris as Emily Roebling
- Arthur Miller as Self
- Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
- Richard Pini
- Fred Sherry
- Austin Stevens
- Richard Rescia
- David McCullough as Self - Narrator
- Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny (clip from 'Bowery Bunny')
- Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny (clip from 'Bowery Bunny')
Crew
- Mel Blanc · Archive sound
- Ken Burns · Director
- Amy Stechler · Writer
- Ken Burns · Producer
- Roger Sherman · Producer
- Buddy Squires · Producer
- Amy Stechler · Producer
- Jesse Carr · Composer
- Ken Burns · Cinematographer
- Amy Stechler · Editor