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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 David McCulloughSelf - Narrator (voice) | Self - Narrator (voice) |
 Paul RoeblingWashington Roebling (voice) | Washington Roebling (voice) |
 Julie HarrisEmily Roebling (voice) | Emily Roebling (voice) |
 Arthur MillerSelf (voice) | Self (voice) |
 Kurt VonnegutSelf (voice) | Self (voice) |
| RRichard PiniSelf (voice) | Self (voice) |
| FFred SherrySelf (voice) | Self (voice) |
 Dustin StevensSelf (voice) | Self (voice) |
| RRichard ResciaSelf (voice) | Self (voice) |