The Film
Brooklyn Bridge
The Story
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.
Runtime
58 min
Released Nov 1981

Directed by
Ken Burns
Written byAmy Stechler
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