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    The Congress

    89'

    1989-03-19

    7.6

    Documentary,History

    Overview:

    For 200 years, the United States Congress has been one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. In this elegant, thoughtful and often touching portrait, Ken Burns explores the history and promise of this unique American institution. Using historical photographs and newsreels, evocative live footage and interviews with David Broder, Alistair Cooke, Cokie Roberts, Charles McDowell and others, the award-winning film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress and, in turn, our country.

    DirectingKen BurnsWritingDavid McCullough

    Watch Providers (US)

    - Amazon Video

    - Fandango At Home

    Cast

    1

    Self - Writer / Narrator

    David McCullough

    1

    Self - Journalist

    Cokie Roberts

    1

    Self - Journalist

    Alistair Cooke

    1

    Self

    Arthur Miller

    1

    Self - Newspaperman

    Charles McDowell

    1

    Self - Historian

    Barbara Fields

    1

    Self - Former Senator

    John C. Stennis

    1

    Self - Reporter

    David S. Broder

    1

    Self - Photographer

    George Tames

    1

    Self - Historian

    James MacGregor Burns

    1

    (voice)

    Jerome Dempsey

    1

    (voice)

    Shelby Foote

    1

    (voice)

    Ronnie Gilbert

    1

    (voice)

    Julie Harris

    2

    (voice)

    Derek Jacobi

    1

    (voice)

    Garrison Keillor

    1

    (voice)

    Walt MacPherson

    Images Gallery

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Canada
      2. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Florentine Films
    • Vote Count: 5
    • Popularity: 0.5604
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Congress

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