The Congress (1989)
1989 · G · 1h 29m · Documentary, History
Genres: 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.
Director: Ken Burns
Writers: Bernard Weisberger, David McCullough
Editor: Sally Menke
Cast
David McCullough as Self - Writer / NarratorCokie Roberts as Self - JournalistAlistair Cooke as Self - JournalistArthur Miller as SelfCharles McDowell as Self - NewspapermanBarbara Fields as Self - HistorianJohn C. Stennis as Self - Former SenatorDavid S. Broder as Self - ReporterGeorge Tames as Self - PhotographerJames MacGregor Burns as Self - HistorianJerome Dempsey as (voice)Shelby Foote as (voice)More like this
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