Brooklyn Bridge
1981 · 0h 58m · Documentary, History · United States of America · Rated G (US)
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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Ken BurnsWritten by
Amy Stechler6.3Smart score
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architecturebrooklyn bridgebrooklyn, new york cityconstruction
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