The Congress (1989)
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.
Director: Ken Burns
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: March 19, 1989
Cast
- David McCullough - Self - Writer / Narrator
- Cokie Roberts - Self - Journalist
- Alistair Cooke - Self - Journalist
- Arthur Miller - Self
- Charles McDowell - Self - Newspaperman
- Barbara Fields - Self - Historian
- John C. Stennis - Self - Former Senator
- David Broder - Self - Reporter
- George Tames - Self - Photographer
- James MacGregor Burns - Self - Historian
Screenplay
Editing: Sally Menke
Production: Florentine Films
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, u.s. congress, usa politics
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Congress?
- The Congress was directed by Ken Burns.
- Who stars in The Congress?
- The Congress stars David McCullough, Cokie Roberts, Alistair Cooke, Arthur Miller, Charles McDowell, Barbara Fields.
- How long is The Congress?
- The Congress has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Congress?
- The Congress is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Congress produced?
- The Congress was produced in Canada, United States of America.