A 58-minute documentary details the history of the Brooklyn Bridge, featuring interviews with notable figures like Paul Goldberger and Arthur Miller.
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A 58-minute documentary details the history of the Brooklyn Bridge, featuring interviews with notable figures like Paul Goldberger and Arthur Miller.
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David McCullough narrates the story of the Brooklyn Bridge, a monumental feat of engineering completed in 1883. The film features interviews with notable figures such as architectural critic Paul Goldberger and writer Arthur Miller. It details the challenges faced during construction, including financial issues and engineering hurdles under John A. Roebling and his son Washington Roebling. Archival footage and film clips, including appearances by Bugs Bunny and Frank Sinatra, illustrate the bridge's evolution into a symbol of New York City.
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- See interviews with Paul Goldberger and Arthur Miller.
- Find out about the Brooklyn Bridge's cultural impact.
- Meet the iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Frank Sinatra.
Did You Know
- The film was produced in 1981 and is Ken Burns' directorial debut.
- Brooklyn Bridge was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
- In 2025, the film was inducted into the National Film Registry.
- The film was rebroadcast nationally on January 29, 1992, and October 21, 2002.
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Who directed the Brooklyn Bridge documentary?
Ken Burns directed the Brooklyn Bridge documentary.
What year was the Brooklyn Bridge documentary released?
The Brooklyn Bridge documentary was released in 1981.
Who narrated the Brooklyn Bridge documentary?
The documentary was narrated by historian David McCullough.
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