Brooklyn Bridge

7.5 (20 votes)

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.

Release Date: 1981-11-08

Runtime: 58 minutes

Production Companies: Florentine Films, Thirteen

Revenue: $0

Homepage: http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/brooklynbridge/