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Brooklyn Bridge

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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Brooklyn Bridge

November 8, 1981
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Cast (9)

David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
Washington Roebling (voice)
Julie Harris
Emily Roebling (voice)
Arthur Miller
Self (voice)
Kurt Vonnegut
Self (voice)
Richard Pini
Self (voice)
Fred Sherry
Self (voice)
Dustin Stevens
Self (voice)
Richard Rescia
Self (voice)

Crew (19)

Directing

Ken Burns
Director

Writing

David McCullough
Script Consultant

Production

Amy Stechler
Associate Producer
Buddy Squires
Associate Producer
Richard Kilberg
Executive Producer
Roger Sherman
Associate Producer
Roger Sherman
Production Manager

Sound

Lee Dichter
Sound Mixer
John Colby
Music Director

Art

James Madden
Title Designer

Camera

Ken Burns
Director of Photography
Terry Hopkins
Additional Photography
Buddy Squires
Additional Camera

Costume & Make-Up

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Crew

Ken Burns
Cinematography

Editing

John Dowdell
Colorist
George Bunce
Online Editor

Lighting

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Visual Effects

Jessica Spohn
Animation