Brooklyn Bridge

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

David McCullough Self - Narrator (voice)

Paul Roebling Washington Roebling (voice)

Julie Harris Emily Roebling (voice)

Arthur Miller Self (voice)

Kurt Vonnegut Self (voice)