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198989 minGdocumentary

7.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

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The Congress

198989 minGdocumentary

7.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

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Historical footage and interviews with Cokie Roberts and Alistair Cooke reveal the United States Congress's influence on significant events.

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Ken Burns

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Historical footage and interviews with Cokie Roberts and Alistair Cooke reveal the United States Congress's influence on significant events.

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Synopsis

Ken Burns narrates a detailed account of the United States Congress, featuring historical footage and interviews with figures such as Cokie Roberts and Alistair Cooke. The film uses photographs and scenes from the 1939 film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington to illustrate Congress's role during significant events like the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. It aired on PBS on March 20, 1989.

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See interviews with historians like Cokie Roberts
Find out about Congress during the Civil Rights Movement
Meet influential figures like Jeannette Rankin

Did You Know

The Congress aired on PBS on March 20, 1989.
The film includes interviews with 8 historians and writers.
It features congressmen like Henry Clay and Jeannette Rankin.
The documentary was released on DVD on September 28, 2004.

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U.S. political historyCongressional studiesCivil Rights Movement

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Who directed the documentary The Congress?

The Congress was directed by Ken Burns.

When did The Congress air on PBS?

The Congress aired on PBS on March 20, 1989.

What notable historical periods does The Congress focus on?

The Congress focuses on pivotal periods in United States history, including the Civil War, Civil Rights Movement, and women's suffrage.

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