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.

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DocumentaryHistory

Cast

David McCullough

David McCullough

Paul Roebling

Paul Roebling

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller

Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut

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