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Ken Burns' America: Brooklyn Bridge Director: Ken Burns

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  • DVD Release Date: 09/28/2004
  • Original Release: 1982
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 9,431

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Closed Caption; A conversation with Ken Burns- from his first film, Brooklyn Bridge, to his acclaimed series, Jazz, see what inspires Ken Burns to think beyond what history books dictate to create gripping and compelling films; Ken Burns: making history- go behind the scenes for an unprecedented look at the filmmaker at work, gathering history, making history

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Side #1 --
1. Prologue [4:56]
2. John Roebling [3:18]
3. Early Bridges [4:51]
4. The Caissons [8:46]
5. Building The Towers [4:08]
6. Politics [2:26]
7. Cable Making [4:10]
8. Building The Roadway [2:30]
9. Opening Ceremonies [1:49]
10. The Archetypal Monument [4:50]
11. A Walk Across The Bridge [3:03]
12. The Death Of Washington Roebling [1:57]
13. Artists Of The 1920's [4:07]
14. The Bridge In Popular Art And Film [2:17]
15. Conclusion [3:43]
16. Credits [1:38]

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Editorial Reviews

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. ~ Sarah Welsh, All Movie Guide All Movie Guide

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