7.3The Congress · 1989
The Congress (1989) is a Documentary / History film directed by Ken Burns, starring David McCullough, Cokie Roberts, Alistair Cooke.
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7.3Overview
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.
Cast
David McCullough, Cokie Roberts, Alistair Cooke, Arthur Miller, Charles McDowell, Barbara Fields, John C. Stennis, David Broder
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What is "The Congress" about?
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.
When was "The Congress" released?
The Congress was released in 1989.
Who stars in "The Congress"?
The cast includes David McCullough, Cokie Roberts, Alistair Cooke, Arthur Miller.
