Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

Director: Ken Burns Cast: David McCullough
David McCullough
, Ken Burns
Ken Burns
Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

Director: Ken Burns Cast: David McCullough
David McCullough
, Ken Burns
Ken Burns

DVD (Full Frame)

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Overview

Fresh out of college, aspiring filmmaker Ken Burns (The Civil War, Baseball) read David McCullough's history of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and decided that the labyrinthine tale of tragic setbacks and incredible engineering feats would be the perfect subject for a documentary film. As he experimented with ways of bringing the story to life, Burns, a Brooklyn native himself, developed innovative techniques that would later become his trademark -- using a moving camera over still photographs, having first-person accounts such as diaries and letters read aloud, and taking the time to create exquisite live cinematography of his subject. The result is an emotional and visually stunning account of one of the most ambitious building projects in American history -- a rare treat for history and film buffs alike.

Product Details

Release Date: 09/28/2004
UPC: 0841887051415
Original Release: 1982
Source: Pbs (Direct)
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Full Frame]
Sound: [monaural, Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:00:00
Sales rank: 30,719

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Ken Burns Host
David McCullough Narrator

Technical Credits
Ken Burns Director
Amy Stechler Screenwriter
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