Brooklyn Bridge 1981

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.

Cast:

David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice) 

Paul Roebling
Washington Roebling (voice) 

Julie Harris
Emily Roebling (voice) 

Arthur Miller
Self 

• Ken Burns' American Stories: Brooklyn Bridge