The Congress (1989)

The Congress (1989)

1989-03-19 Canada, United States of America 89 Min. PG-13
9 2 votes

Overview

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 is Self - Writer / Narrator
Self - Writer / Narrator
Cokie Roberts is Self - Journalist
Self - Journalist
Alistair Cooke is Self - Journalist
Self - Journalist
Charles McDowell is Self - Newspaperman
Self - Newspaperman
Barbara Fields is Self - Historian
Self - Historian
John C. Stennis is Self - Former Senator
Self - Former Senator
David Broder is Self - Reporter
Self - Reporter
George Tames is Self - Photographer
Self - Photographer
James MacGregor Burns is Self - Historian
Self - Historian
Shelby Foote is (voice)