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Release Date:
November 8, 1981
Original Title:
Brooklyn Bridge
Alternate Titles:
Ken Burns' America: Brooklyn Bridge
Ken Burns' American Stories: Brooklyn Bridge
Genres:
Documentary | History
Production Companies:
Florentine Films
Thirteen
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: G
Runtime: 58
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.
Additional Camera:
Buddy Squires
Additional Photography:
Terry Hopkins
Animation:
Jessica Spohn
Associate Producer:
Amy Stechler
Buddy Squires
Roger Sherman
Cinematography:
Ken Burns
Colorist:
John Dowdell
Director:
Ken Burns
Director of Photography:
Ken Burns
Editor:
Amy Stechler
Executive Producer:
Richard Kilberg
Music:
Jesse Carr
Music Director:
John Colby
Online Editor:
George Bunce
Production Manager:
Roger Sherman
Script Consultant:
David McCullough
Sound Mixer:
Lee Dichter
Title Designer:
James Madden
Writer:
Amy Stechler
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