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 as Self - Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling as Washington Roebling (voice)
Julie Harris as Emily Roebling (voice)
Arthur Miller as Self (voice)
Kurt Vonnegut as Self (voice)
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