
The Congress
77.50% | March 19, 1989 | Documentary, History
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.
Featured Crew
Ken Burns
Director
Sally Menke
Editor
Bernard Weisberger
Writer
0
Cast

David McCullough
Self - Writer / Narrator

Cokie Roberts
Self - Journalist
Alistair Cooke
Self - Journalist

Arthur Miller
Self
Charles McDowell
Self - Newspaperman
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