Director
73 years old
Ken Burns
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Ken Burns (born 1953) is a highly celebrated American documentarian who gradually amassed a considerable reputation and a devoted audience with a series of reassuringly traditional meditations on Americana. Burns' works are treasure troves of archival materials; he skillfully... Read full bio →
The Statue of Liberty
Ken Burns
1985
1h
Documentary showing the history of the world-famous Statue of Liberty in New York harbor.
Brooklyn Bridge
Ken Burns
1981
58m
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.
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