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.
Rated G | Length 58 minutes
David McCullough | Paul Roebling | Julie Harris | Arthur Miller | Kurt Vonnegut | Richard Pini | Fred Sherry | Dustin Stevens | Richard Rescia