Brooklyn Bridge

Documentary, History

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Ken Burns

Status Released

Release Date 1981-11-08

Storyline

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.