Brooklyn Bridge

Synopsis

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.

Director

Ken Burns

Written by

Amy Stechler

Music

Jesse Carr

Studio

Florentine Films

Released

8 November 1981

Genres

Documentary, History