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.
Not for laughs, scares or brutality.
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GoodWatch score 83November 8, 1981 · 58 min · G
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In the United States, Brooklyn Bridge streams on PBS, History Vault, and PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).
Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.
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